Recall 17T002000: Tires, Tread/belt

NHTSA recall 17T002000 · announced January 20, 2017 · General Tire · 325 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.

What to 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.

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.