PRA number
2021/18918
Published date
Product description
Continental Sport Contact 5 SUV AO
Tyre Size and Pattern: 255/45R20 101W
The affected tyres have DOT sequences starting with A312 BH52 and ending with a four digit production date code 0620
Available for sale between 1 April 2020 and 16 March 2021
General Grabber AT3
Tyre Size and Pattern: LT265/75R16 123/120S
The affected tyres have DOT sequences starting with A3W8 HMRD and ending with a four digit production date code 1718
Available for sale between 1 June 2018 and 16 March 2021
Each tyre has a Department of Transport (DOT) Tyre Identification Number and a Mould Number (in parenthesis) located on the sidewall of the tyre.
Tyre Size and Pattern: 255/45R20 101W
The affected tyres have DOT sequences starting with A312 BH52 and ending with a four digit production date code 0620
Available for sale between 1 April 2020 and 16 March 2021
General Grabber AT3
Tyre Size and Pattern: LT265/75R16 123/120S
The affected tyres have DOT sequences starting with A3W8 HMRD and ending with a four digit production date code 1718
Available for sale between 1 June 2018 and 16 March 2021
Each tyre has a Department of Transport (DOT) Tyre Identification Number and a Mould Number (in parenthesis) located on the sidewall of the tyre.
Reasons the product is recalled
Due to a manufacturing defect, the tyre sidewall may break or degrade. This may lead to rapid pressure loss or reduced performance in the tyre.
The hazards to consumers
If there is a rapid pressure loss or the tyre degrades, this may lead to tyre failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What consumers should do
All known owners will be contacted by the retailers of the tyres. If you believe you have an affected tyre, please immediately contact Continental to arrange for identification and replacement of any affected tyres, free of charge.
For further information, contact Continental by phone toll free on 1800 316 372.
For further information, contact Continental by phone toll free on 1800 316 372.
Traders who sold this product
Replacement tyre retailers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
