Safety Recall NHTSA · 05T001000 Reported January 25, 2005

Continental/possible tire failure

Q: What is recall 05T001000?

NHTSA recall 05T001000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on January 25, 2005. It addresses: Continental/possible tire failure. The recall affects approximately 143 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc · N/A · 143 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05T001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

143

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

January 25, 2005

Defect Summary

A variety of continental, toyo, general, and yokohama tires which the rubber compound used in the shoulder pad component of the tire is not the specified rubber compound as detailed in the tire specification.

Safety Consequence

The overall durability of the tire is reduced, which if driven unchecked, the tire could degrade, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Continental tire will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on february 11, 2005. owners may contact either yokohama at 1-800-722-9888, continental at 1-800-726-7113, or toyo at 1-800-442-8696.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Continental Tire The Americas, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 05T001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05T001000

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

What is recall 05T001000?

NHTSA recall 05T001000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on January 25, 2005. It addresses: Continental/possible tire failure. The recall affects approximately 143 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Continental Tire The Americas, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05T001000 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.