The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: SIZE LT225/75R16 M+S, APACHE ALL SEASON, SERIAL NOS. AD1L9KN057, AD1L9KNO67 OR AD1L9KN077. A SOFT SPOT ALONG THE LOWER SIDEWALL CAN AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE MAY DISPLAY SPORADIC SURFACE CRACKING IN THE AREA AFFECTED WHICH CAN EXTEND AROUND THE LOWER SIDEWALL. THIS DOES NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES WITH A TIRE OF THE SAME TYPE OR COMPARABLE CONTINENTAL GENEAL TIRE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental | LT22575R16 | — |
Tire recalls in 1997
NHTSA received 5 tire recall campaigns in 1997, covering up to 7,146 tires. With 404 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 5 by size that year.
More from Continental General Tire Inc.
5 tire recall campaigns filed by Continental General Tire Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 00T002000 28 Mar 2000 | Continental | 3,109 |
| 99T008000 28 Sept 1999 | Continental Tire | 4,750 |
| 95T003000 13 Oct 1995 | General | 2,016 |
| 73T007000 29 Jan 1973 | Continental Trailer | 2,500 |