Contitrac Aw P27560R17 – 02T012000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

CONTITRAC AW

Model Of Vehicle

P27560R17

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

02T012000

Component Description

Tires:Tread/Belt

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Continental Tire

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

596610

Date Owners Notified

20020918

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc

Date Report Received

20020819

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard