The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is recalling certain ContiAttack SM, ContiSportAttack, ContiSportAttack2, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Soft, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Medium, ContiRaceAttack Comp. Endurance, and ContiRoadAttack 2 GTW motorcyle tires, in sizes 120/70ZR17 and 120/70R17. For a complete list of affected tire indentification numbers and affected dates of production please see the "Defect Notice (Part 573)" in the Associated Documents area. The subject tires may experience a separation between the tread, belt, and carcass resulting in a loss of tire inflation pressure.
The risk
A loss of tire inflation could increase the risk of a motorcycle crash.
The remedy
Continental will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with new tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2014. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-800-847-3349.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | Contiattack SM TL | — |
| Continental | Contiraceattack Comp. Endurance TL | — |
| Continental | Contiraceattack Comp. Medium TL | — |
| Continental | Contiraceattack Comp. Soft TL | — |
| Continental | Contiroadattack 2 GTW TL | — |
| Continental | Contisportattack 2 TL | — |
| Continental | Contisportattack TL | — |
Tire recalls in 2014
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2014, covering up to 368,720 tires. With 11,991 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 13 by size that year.
More from Continental Tire The Americas, LLC
11 tire recall campaigns filed by Continental Tire The Americas, LLC; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 20T018000 24 Sept 2020 | Continental,General Tire | 11,728 |
| 18T012000 11 Sept 2018 | Continental | 1,990 |
| 18T008000 5 Jun 2018 | Continental | 3,917 |
| 18T006000 16 May 2018 | Continental | 655 |
| 17T002000 20 Jan 2017 | General Tire | 325 |
| 16T016000 5 Oct 2016 | Continental | 14,567 |
| 15T014000 17 Jul 2015 | Continental | 4,884 |
| 15T012000 13 Jul 2015 | Continental | 3,826 |
| 14T012000 8 Oct 2014 | Continental | 5,993 |
| 13T001000 23 Jan 2013 | Continental | 1,317 |