NHTSA recall 22T003000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Feb 17, 20224,256 vehicles affectedContinental Tire the Americas, LLC
The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain ContiScoot tires. Cracks may develop in the tread grooves longer than 3/16 inch. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires-Other Than Passenger Cars." Please refer to the 573 report for specific tire size information.
The risk
Cracks in the tread can lead to tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Continental Tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 8, 2022. Owners may contact Continental Tire customer service at 1-888-799-2168.