General Tire Altimax RT43: Tires
Recall 23T001000 · Mar 2, 2023 · Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
3
units affected
3
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23T001000
- Date
- Mar 2, 2023
- Maker
- Continental Tire the Americas, LLC
- Units affected
- 3
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Markings
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (Continental Tire) is recalling certain General Altimax RT43, size 175/65R14 82T tires. The tires contain a tire identification number (TIN) that is missing the 3-digit plant code and the 6-symbol manufacturer's identification mark. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 574, "Tire Identification & Recordkeeping."
What can happen
Missing TIN information can make it difficult for tire owners to identify the tire in the event of a recall, increasing the risk of driving with a recalled tire which could result in a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3. 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| General Tire | Altimax RT43 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23T001000?
1 model: General Tire Altimax RT43 (all years), about 3 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23T001000?
Dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 3. 2023. Owners may contact Continental Tire's customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
What can happen?
Missing TIN information can make it difficult for tire owners to identify the tire in the event of a recall, increasing the risk of driving with a recalled tire which could result in a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.