GENERAL TIRE — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-07-16

General Tire Altimax RT45 tires may be overcured, causing tread separation

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-07-16
Manufacturer	Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
Models affected	ALTIMAX RT45/235/60R18
Model year	08/04/2024 - 08/10/2024
Units affected	542
Defect	Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling certain General Tire Altimax RT45 tires, size 235/60R18. The tires may have been overcured during manufacturing._x000D_ Overcured tires may experience tread separation or break at the sidewall, causing a sudden loss of air and increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	TIRES
Remedy	Dealers will replace tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Recall number	25T013000
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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