Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

02X002000

ManufacturerCONTINENTAL TIREReported2002-09-09Affected7,542 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

CONTINENTAL VANCO 8 LOAD RANGE D, SIZE 215/65R16 C TIRES FOR USE AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN WINNEBAGO MODEL VISTA, SUNSTAR, OR RIALTA RECREATIONAL VEHICLES. SOME TIRES MOUNTED ON THE REAR OF THESE VEHICLES MAY SHOW A COSMETIC CONDITION KNOWN AS WEATHER CRACKING.

Risk

THE WEATHER CRACKING IS COSMETIC IN NATURE AND WILL NOT AFFECT THE SAFE PERFORMANCE OF THE TIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

CTNA IS CONDUCTING A PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND WILL REPLACE THE SUBJECT TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS OF THE SUBJECT TIRES SHOULD CALL CTNA CONSUMER RELATIONS AT 800-685-7651. THIS CAMPAIGN IS NOT CONSIDERED A SAFETY RECALL BY THE AGENCY.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.