The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling certain ContiProContact tires, size 225/45R17 91H, manufactured February 22, 2015, to May 16, 2015. Due to a manufacturing error, these aftermarket replacement tires may leak air from the bead area.
The risk
A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
CTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: bead
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | Contiprocontact | — |
Tire recalls in 2015
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2015, covering up to 387,411 tires. With 4,884 tires, this campaign ranks 7 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 |
| 15T012000 13 Jul 2015 | Continental | 3,826 |
| 14T012000 8 Oct 2014 | Continental | 5,993 |
| 14T009000 11 Aug 2014 | Continental | 11,991 |
| 13T001000 23 Jan 2013 | Continental | 1,317 |