OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

02T011000

Tires:tread/belt

Reported Aug 19, 2002 · CONTINENTAL TIRE

Summary

CONTINENTAL TIRE SIZE 315/80R22.5 HSR1 FOR USE ON INNER-CITY TOURING COACHES PRODUCED BETWEEN AUGUST 26, 2001, AND JUNE 22, 2002. THESE TIRES, UNDER HIGH SPEED, HIGH LOAD, AND HIGH AMBIENT TEMPATURES, CAN EXPERIENCE PORTIONS OF THE TREAD RIB RUBBER TO SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE CARCASS.

Consequence

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

CTNA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT TIRES WITH HSL ECO TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 2, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CTNA AT 704-583-8782.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

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