Continental Announces Voluntary Recall Program for 347 Passenger Vehicle Tyres in Australia

Melbourne, March 18, 2021. Continental has announced a voluntary recall program involving approximately 347 Continental and General Tire brand passenger vehicle tyres that were produced at the company’s Mt. Vernon, Illinois plant and sold in the Australian replacement tyres market. The impacted tyres may experience sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread loss. Continental has not received any reports of accidents or injuries resulting from this condition. 

Continental has already notified the local authorities of the details of the voluntary recall program. The company is in contact with the relevant dealers to support notification of customers who purchased these tyres or vehicles equipped with these tyres. As far as possible, customers will be promptly notified directly and informed about the details of this voluntary recall program.

Consumers seeking more information, including instructions for identifying affected tyres as well as obtaining replacement tyres are asked to call Continental’s hotline [1800 316 372] or visit the website [www.continental-tyres.com.au]. The tyres can be identified by brand, size and Department of Transportation (DOT) week codes, which are also outlined below. The last four digits of the DOT serial numbers indicate the production period (week/year). Affected tyres will be replaced free of charge.

The affected tyres of the Continental brand can be identified as follows:

Continental ContiSportContact 5 AO 

Size: 255/45R20 101 W TL

DOT serial numbers:

A3 12BH52 0620
 

The affected tires of the General Tire brand can be identified as follows:

General GRABBER AT3

Size: 365/75R16 123S TL

DOT serial numbers:

A3 W8HMRD 1718

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent, and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. Continental generated preliminary sales of €37.7 billion in 2020 and currently employs more than 235,000 people in 58 countries and markets. In 2021, the company celebrates its 150th anniversary.

The Tires business area has 24 production and development locations worldwide. Continental is one of the leading tire manufacturers with more than 56,000 employees and posted preliminary sales of €10.2 billion in 2020 in this business area. Continental ranks among the technology leaders in tire production and offers a broad product range for passenger cars, commercial and special-purpose vehicles as well as two-wheelers. Through continuous investment in research and development, Continental makes a major contribution to safe, cost effective and ecologically efficient mobility. The portfolio of the Tires business area includes services for the tire trade and fleet applications, as well as digital management systems for tires.

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