Continental Tire the Americas, LLC: Safety Recalls in 2002

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Continental Tire the Americas, LLC in 2002. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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August 19, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CONTINENTAL/LOSS OF TREAD RIB RUBBER

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.

NHTSA ID: 02T011000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 3,505

Consequence Summary:

UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 19, 2002

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

CONTINENTAL/TREAD SEPARATION

CONTITRAC AW AND GRABBER AW TIRES SIZE P275/60R17 FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN 2000-2001 MY TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE FORD EXPEDITION AND TWO-WHEEL-DRIVE LINCOLN NAVIGATOR SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (ALSO SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES). THESE TIRES HAVE LOWER THAN SPECIFIED RUBBER GAUGE BETWEEN THE BELT EDGES.

NHTSA ID: 02T012000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 596,610

Consequence Summary:

THESE CONDITIONS CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO TREAD DETACHMENT OR SEPARATION. SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE CARCASS, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

CTNA WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SUBJECT TIRES WITH P265/70R17 CONTITRAC TR AND CONTITRAC SUV TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION TO FORD VEHICLE OWNERS BEGAN SEPTEMBER 18, 2002. OWNERS OF AFTERMARKET TIRES BEGAN OCTOBER 19, 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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