Continental Tire The Americas, Llc | NHTSA Recall #05T022000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05T022000 by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc. Includes 34,396 affected units, FMVSS 119/PREMATURE TIRE WEAR, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain continental contitrac tr owl, contitrac tr bsw, general grabber tr bsw, and contitrac bsw tires manufactured between may 29 and june 11, 2005, and sold as original equipment on certain ford trucks and sold as replacement tires. these tires can wear prematurely which fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars.
Corrective Action
Continental will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on december 7, 2005. owners may contact continental at 704-588-5895.