The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain 4x4 Contact, size 255/55R19 111V XL, PureContact LS, size 215/60R16 95V, and TerrainContact H/T, size 255/55R20 107H tires. The tires may have been overcured during manufacturing.
The risk
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or experience tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Continental Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | 4X4 Contact | — |
| Continental | Purecontact LS | — |
| Continental | Terraincontact H/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 2,937 tires, this campaign ranks 12 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 |
| 22T006000 6 May 2022 | Continental | 62,283 |
| 22T003000 17 Feb 2022 | Continental | 4,256 |
| 21T001000 15 Feb 2021 | Barum,Continental,General Tire | 93,959 |