Continental recall: Tires
What is wrong
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling certain ProContact GX SSR MOE tires, size 225/45R18 95H XL, manufactured June 22, 2014, to July 28, 2014, used for front axle fitment on 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles. The affected tires may have been deformed during the curing process, and could cause the tire tread to appear distorted when inflated.
What could happen
A tire that was deformed during the curing process may suddenly fail during use, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
CTA has notified owners, and tire dealers or Mercedes-Benz dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Vehicles covered
- Continental Procontact Gx Ssr Moe
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14T012000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Continental Tire The Americas, LLC.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 8, 2014
- Owners notified
- Oct 30, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,993
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 22, 2014 to Jul 28, 2014
- Part
- Tires
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.