Continental · United States · Crit
Continental Purecontact LS, Terraincontact H/T +1 more: Tires — sidewall
Affects Continental Purecontact LS, Terraincontact H/T, 4X4 Contact · — — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
Overcured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or experience tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Continental Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational