NHTSA Recall # | 76628 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 11T002000 |
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Manufacturer | CONTINENTAL TIRE THE AMERICAS, LLC. |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-250 |
Model Year | 2009 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Date of notification | 14/04/11 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 04/07/24 |
End date of manufacturing | 04/07/24 |
Type of recall | T |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 15/03/11 |
Report created | 17/03/11 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 390657 |
Defect summary | Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size lt275/70r18 125/122s outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size lt275/70r18 125/122s, black sidewall, produced from may 6, 2007, through september 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 ford f-250 and f-350 trucks. Some of these tires may experience uneven wear, vibration, or particularly under conditions of overloading or under inflation in high ambient temperature usage, separation between the belt edges. |
Consequence summary | Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | Continental tire will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on april 14, 2011. Owners may contact continental customer service toll-free at 1-888-799-2168. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |