Recall 00X004000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 00X004000 · announced October 4, 2000 · filed by Continental General Tire Inc. · 160,000 units affected

The problem

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC AS TIRES, SIZE P245/75R16, DOT SERIAL NUMBERS: AD70 449 017 THROUGH AD70 449 118, INSTALLED ON THE 1998 AND 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES. THESE TIRES SHOW CONDITIONS OF TREAD CHUNKING, TREAD BUBBLING, AND BELT LIFT DUE TO HEAT STRESS WHICH CAN CAUSE A SECTION OF THE TREAD BELT PACKAGE TO DETACH FROM THE TIRE CASING AND MINOR VEHICLE BODY DAMAGE COULD RESULT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TIRES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM, FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING MOUNTING AND BALANCING.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CONTINENTAL HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM TO REPLACE TIRES WHICH DISPLAY THE DESCRIBED CONDITIONS.OWNERS CAN CONTACT CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRE'S CUSTOMER RELATION'S TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-847-3349, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.