NHTSATIRES
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC - Tire Sidewall May Break
Published: July 15, 2025Recall ID: 25T013000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Overcured tires may experience tread separation or break at the sidewall, causing a sudden loss of air and increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tire Sidewall May Break
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Tire Sidewall May Break |
| Nhtsa id | 25T013000 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25T013000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Continental Tire the Americas, LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 1.29 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168. |
| Consequence summary | Overcured tires may experience tread separation or break at the sidewall, causing a sudden loss of air and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 542 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |