Safety Recall NHTSA · 14T012000 Reported October 8, 2014

Tires possibly deformed during curing process

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc · N/A · 5,993 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14T012000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Continental Tire The Americas, Llc
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
5,993
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
October 8, 2014
Completion Rate
80.88

Defect Summary

Continental tire the americas, llc (cta) is recalling certain procontact gx ssr moe tires, size 225/45r18 95h xl, manufactured june 22, 2014, to july 28, 2014, used for front axle fitment on 2015 mercedes-benz c-class vehicles. the affected tires may have been deformed during the curing process, and could cause the tire tread to appear distorted when inflated.

Safety Consequence

A tire that was deformed during the curing process may suddenly fail during use, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Cta has notified owners, and tire dealers or mercedes-benz dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2014. owners may contact cta customer service at 1-888-799-2168.

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 14T012000 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 14T012000

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

What is recall 14T012000?

NHTSA recall 14T012000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on October 8, 2014. It addresses: Tires possibly deformed during curing process. The recall affects approximately 5,993 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 14T012000 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.