Safety Recall NHTSA · 18T008000 Reported June 5, 2018

Cords visible through innerliner

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc · N/A · 3,917 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18T008000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
3,917
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
June 5, 2018
Completion Rate
62.88

Defect Summary

Continental tire the americas, llc. (continental) is recalling certain conti coach ha3 tires, size 315/80r22.5 157/154 l, with dot codes a372kwuu 3517 through a372kwuu 1618. these tires may have cords visible through the innerliner.

Safety Consequence

Tires that have cords visible through the innerliner can have sudden air loss, causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Continental will notify owners, and dealers will install equivalent tires, free of charge. the recall began august 16, 2018. owners may contact continental customer service at 1-800-726-7113.

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 18T008000 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 18T008000

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

What is recall 18T008000?

NHTSA recall 18T008000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on June 5, 2018. It addresses: Cords visible through innerliner. The recall affects approximately 3,917 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 18T008000 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.