Safety Recall NHTSA · 97T003000 Reported April 15, 1997

Continental/fmvss 119

Q: What is recall 97T003000?

NHTSA recall 97T003000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on April 15, 1997. It addresses: Continental/fmvss 119. The recall affects approximately 404 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires 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 · Tires · 404 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97T003000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Continental Tire The Americas, Llc

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

404

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

April 15, 1997

Defect Summary

Tire description: size lt225/75r16 m+s, apache all season, serial nos. Ad1l9kn057, ad1l9kno67 or ad1l9kn077. a soft spot along the lower sidewall can affect the long term service life of the tire. the tire may display sporadic surface cracking in the area affected which can extend around the lower sidewall. this does not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars."

Safety Consequence

This condition can affect the long term service life of the tire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these tires with a tire of the same type or comparable continental geneal tire.

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 97T003000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97T003000

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

What is recall 97T003000?

NHTSA recall 97T003000 was issued by Continental Tire The Americas, Llc on April 15, 1997. It addresses: Continental/fmvss 119. The recall affects approximately 404 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 97T003000 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.