The risk
The inner layer of the tyre can push through the steel cord and against the tread. The tyre can thus deflate in a sudden way with an adverse effect on driving stability. This increases the risk of an accident.
Product: Tyre for light trucks and similar vehicles.
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · official text, unchanged
Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2015
207 of the 240 motor vehicle alerts published in 2015 concerned the same risk.
| A12/1669/15 25 Dec 2015 | Mercedes-Benz S Class |
| A12/1671/15 25 Dec 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Jeep: Renegade, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee Dodge: RAM Trucks, Viper, Durango, Challenger, Charger Chry |
| A12/1672/15 25 Dec 2015 | Tesla Model S |
| A12/1677/15 25 Dec 2015 | Indian Motorcycle Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster & Dark Horse |
| A12/1697/15 25 Dec 2015 | MG MG6 (Diesel) |
| A12/1702/15 25 Dec 2015 | Chrysler, Dodge, Dodge RAM 300, Durango, Dakota, Magnum, Charger, RAM |
| A12/1722/15 25 Dec 2015 | Opel/Vauxhall Adam, Corsa E |
| A12/1725/15 25 Dec 2015 | Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Commander, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Magnum. |
Who notified alerts in 2015
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Germany | 114 |
| United Kingdom | 44 |
| Portugal | 38 |
| Greece | 13 |
| Spain | 7 |
| Malta | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2015
More Continental alerts
14 EU Safety Gate alerts for Continental since 2014; the most were issued in 2021 (4).
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| ContiEcoContact 5 Injuries | Jan 2022 |
| 315/35 R 22 111 Y TL XL CONTINENTAL PremiumContact 6 SSR Injuries | May 2021 |
| IceContact 3 Injuries | Apr 2021 |
| IceContact 3 Injuries | Apr 2021 |
| IceContact 3 Injuries | Apr 2021 |
| Winter Contact TS860 Injuries | Feb 2019 |
| ContiPremiumContact 5 Injuries | Sept 2018 |