NHTSA recall 17T002000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Jan 20, 2017325 vehicles affectedContinental Tire the Americas, LLC.Built May 3, 2015 – May 16, 2015
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.