The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain ContiScoot tires. Cracks may develop in the tread grooves longer than 3/16 inch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars." Please refer to the 573 report for specific tire size information.
The risk
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Continental Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Continental Tire customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | Contiscoot | — |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 4,256 tires, this campaign ranks 10 of 17 by size that year.
More from Continental Tire The Americas, LLC
10 tire recall campaigns filed by Continental Tire The Americas, LLC; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 25T017000 8 Oct 2025 | Continental,General | 5,362 |
| 25T013000 15 Jul 2025 | General Tire | 542 |
| 24T008000 20 Aug 2024 | Continental | 462 |
| 24T009000 20 Aug 2024 | Continental | 146,568 |
| 23T006000 2 Oct 2023 | Continental | 3,472 |
| 23T001000 2 Mar 2023 | General Tire | 3 |
| 22T022000 5 Dec 2022 | Continental | 2,937 |
| 22T006000 6 May 2022 | Continental | 62,283 |
| 21T001000 15 Feb 2021 | Barum,Continental,General Tire | 93,959 |