The defect
TIRE DESCRIPTION: S380A 295/75R22.5 LR G TIRES MANUFACTURED DURING THE 48TH WEEK OF 1998 (DECEMBER 1998) THROUGH THE 8TH WEEK OF 1999 (FEBRUARY 1999); SERIAL NOS. A3371E5488 THROUGH A3371E5089. THESE TIRES HAVE BEEN OVERCURED.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE TIRE FAILURE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL EXCHANGE THE TIRE FOR AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLEY EQUIVALENT TIRE.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: bead
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Tire | 29575R225 | — |
Tire recalls in 1999
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 1999, covering up to 6,459 tires. With 4,750 tires, this campaign ranks first 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 |
| 97T003000 15 Apr 1997 | Continental | 404 |
| 95T003000 13 Oct 1995 | General | 2,016 |
| 73T007000 29 Jan 1973 | Continental Trailer | 2,500 |