Safety Recall NHTSA · 21T001000 Reported February 15, 2021

Tire failure may cause sudden air loss

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc · N/A · 93,959 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21T001000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
93,959
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
February 15, 2021
Completion Rate
3.77

Defect Summary

Continental tire the americas, llc. (continental tire) is recalling certain continental, general, and barum brand tires sold as original or replacement equipment. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.

Safety Consequence

Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Continental tire will notify the owners that purchased the tires as replacement equipment. various vehicle manufacturers will conduct recalls for vehicles equipped with these tires at the time of purchase. the tires will be inspected to verify that they are affected, and will be replaced as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 5, 2021. owners may contact continental tire 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 21T001000 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 21T001000

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

What is recall 21T001000?

NHTSA recall 21T001000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on February 15, 2021. It addresses: Tire failure may cause sudden air loss. The recall affects approximately 93,959 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 21T001000 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.