CONTINENTAL — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-08-20

Continental ProContact GX AO tires' design may cause failure

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-08-20
Manufacturer	Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Models affected	PROCONTACT GX AO/255/35R19
Units affected	146568
Defect	Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental) is recalling certain ProContact GX AO tires, size 255/35R19. The design of the tire may cause excessive heat buildup, resulting in belt separation._x000D_ Belt separation can cause a sudden loss of tire air pressure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	TIRES
Remedy	Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Recall number	24T009000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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