General Tire recall: Tires
What is wrong
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain General Altimax RT43, size 175/65R14 82T tires. The tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) that is missing the 3-digit plant code and the 6-symbol manufacturer's identification mark. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 574, "Tire Identification & Recordkeeping."
What could happen
Missing TIN information can make it difficult for tire owners to identify the tire in the event of a recall, increasing the risk of driving with a recalled tire which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3. 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Vehicles covered
- General Tire Altimax Rt43
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23T001000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Continental Tire The Americas, LLC
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 2, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 12, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Tires › Markings
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 574
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Barum / Continental / General Tire recall: Tires Feb 15, 2021
- Continental / General Tire recall: Tires Sep 24, 2020
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.