Recall 14T012000: Tires

NHTSA recall 14T012000 · announced October 8, 2014 · Continental · 5,993 units affected

The problem

Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling certain ProContact GX SSR MOE tires, size 225/45R18 95H XL, manufactured June 22, 2014, to July 28, 2014, used for front axle fitment on 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles. The affected tires may have been deformed during the curing process, and could cause the tire tread to appear distorted when inflated.

The risk

A tire that was deformed during the curing process may suddenly fail during use, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

CTA has notified owners, and tire dealers or Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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