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NHTSARecalled Jan 20, 2017 · #17T002000

Tire Bulge due to Lack of Adhesion

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is recalling certain General Tire Grabber light truck tires, size 33x12.50R18 LT 118Q, Load Range E, manufactured May 3, 2015, to May 16, 2015 (DOT week codes 1815 and 1915). These replacement tires may have a lack of adhesion within the belt package, causing tread wear, tread bulging, and possible tread separation. Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tire Bulge due to Lack of Adhesion
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Continental will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2017. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168.

View the official CPSC notice