NHTSA recall 23T006000 · Tires
Tires
Reported Oct 2, 20233,472 vehicles affectedContinental Tire the Americas, LLC
The defect
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is recalling certain CrossContact LX25 tires with sizes 235/55R18 100H and 225/65R17 102H. The tires may contain rubber compound contaminated with small metal fragments.
The risk
Metal contaminants in the tire sidewalls can cause a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 24, 2023. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168.