Continental Tire the Americas (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.
Continental Tire the Americas – Cracks in Tread Grooves/FMVSS 119
| Report Received Date | 02/17/2022 |
| NHTSA ID | 22T003000 |
| Consequence Summary | Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 4256 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22T003000) |
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