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NHTSARecalled Jul 17, 2015 · #15T014000

Tires may Leak Air from Around Bead

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling certain ContiProContact tires, size 225/45R17 91H, manufactured February 22, 2015, to May 16, 2015. Due to a manufacturing error, these aftermarket replacement tires may leak air from the bead area. A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tires may Leak Air from Around Bead
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

CTA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.

View the official CPSC notice