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