Safety Recall NHTSA · 00T002000 Reported March 28, 2000

Continental/non-specified rubber compound

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc · Tires · 3,109 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
00T002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
3,109
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
March 28, 2000

Defect Summary

Tire discription: certain tires manufactured between 10-31-99 and 11-9-99 were produced with a non-specified rubber compound in the belt area.

Safety Consequence

Manufactured with the wrong rubber compound could create risk for potential tire failure.

Corrective Action

Continental is notifying dealers and consumers to bring their defective tires to an authorized dealer to have the tires replaced with an identical or reasonable equivalent tire free of charge, including mounting and balance.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Continental Tire The Americas, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00T002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 00T002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00T002000?

NHTSA recall 00T002000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on March 28, 2000. It addresses: Continental/non-specified rubber compound. The recall affects approximately 3,109 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Continental Tire The Americas, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00T002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.