9999 CONTINENTAL 31580R22.5 HSR1 Recall

Campaign:

02T011000 on 08/19/2002

Component:

Tires:tread/belt

Manufactured:

08/25/2001 - 06/21/2002

Affected:

3,505

Defect:

Continental tire size 315/80r22.5 hsr1 for use on inner-city touring coaches produced between august 26, 2001, and june 22, 2002. these tires, under high speed, high load, and high ambient tempatures, can experience portions of the tread rib rubber to separate from the tire carcass.

Consequence:

Under these conditions, the driver could loose control of the vehicle possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Ctna will notify its customers and replace the subject tires with hsl eco tires free of charge. owner notification began september 2, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ctna at 704-583-8782.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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