The defect
A VARIETY OF CONTINENTAL, TOYO, GENERAL, AND YOKOHAMA TIRES WHICH THE RUBBER COMPOUND USED IN THE SHOULDER PAD COMPONENT OF THE TIRE IS NOT THE SPECIFIED RUBBER COMPOUND AS DETAILED IN THE TIRE SPECIFICATION.
The risk
THE OVERALL DURABILITY OF THE TIRE IS REDUCED, WHICH IF DRIVEN UNCHECKED, THE TIRE COULD DEGRADE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy
CONTINENTAL TIRE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 11, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EITHER YOKOHAMA AT 1-800-722-9888, CONTINENTAL AT 1-800-726-7113, OR TOYO AT 1-800-442-8696.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | HDL | — |
| Continental | HSL | — |
| Continental | HSR | — |
| Continental | HTL | — |
| Continental Tire | S380A | — |
| Continental Tire | ST250 | — |
| Toyo | M122 | — |
| Toyo | M127 | — |
| Yokohama | RY023 | — |
| Yokohama | RY587 | — |
| Yokohama | RY617 | — |
| Yokohama | TY517 | — |
Tire recalls in 2005
NHTSA received 8 tire recall campaigns in 2005, covering up to 134,839 tires. With 143 tires, this campaign ranks 8 of 8 by size that year.
More from Continental Tire North America, Inc.
2 tire recall campaigns filed by Continental Tire North America, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 05T022000 21 Nov 2005 | Continental,Ford | 34,396 |