Continental Tire The Americas, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11T002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11T002000 by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc. Includes 390,657 affected units, TREAD BELT SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size lt275/70r18 125/122s outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size lt275/70r18 125/122s, black sidewall, produced from may 6, 2007, through september 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 ford f-250 and f-350 trucks. some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges.

Corrective Action

Continental tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2011. owners may contact continental customer service toll-free at 1-888-799-2168.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11T002000

Manufacturer: Continental Tire The Americas, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-03-15T00:00:00

Subject: Tread belt separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 390,657

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size lt275/70r18 125/122s outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size lt275/70r18 125/122s, black sidewall, produced from may 6, 2007, through september 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 ford f-250 and f-350 trucks. some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges.

Consequence Summary: Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Continental tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. the safety recall began on april 14, 2011. owners may contact continental customer service toll-free at 1-888-799-2168.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ka26_7br9~atkm

NHTSA ID: 11T002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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