Safety Recall NHTSA · 15T014000 Reported July 17, 2015

Tires may leak air from around bead

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc · Tires · 4,884 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15T014000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
4,884
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
July 17, 2015
Completion Rate
31.39

Defect Summary

Continental tire the americas, llc (cta) is recalling certain contiprocontact tires, size 225/45r17 91h, manufactured february 22, 2015, to may 16, 2015. due to a manufacturing error, these aftermarket replacement tires may leak air from the bead area.

Safety Consequence

A loss of air pressure may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Cta will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2015. 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 15T014000 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 15T014000

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

What is recall 15T014000?

NHTSA recall 15T014000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on July 17, 2015. It addresses: Tires may leak air from around bead. The recall affects approximately 4,884 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 15T014000 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.