Continental controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
GM and Mercedes-Benz recall vehicles fitted with Continental tires
Recall announced
General Motors and Mercedes-Benz issued recalls covering vehicles fitted with certain Continental tires that could lose pressure or shed tread because of a manufacturing defect. The affected vehicles were to have their tires replaced free of charge; the article said the two vehicle makers’ recalls would start on different future dates.
Company response
Recall — General Motors
GM will notify owners by April 12, and affected vehicles will have to be brought to a dealership to replace the tires free of charge.
Recall — Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz will also replace the tires for free, but its recall doesn’t start until April 27th.
Source excerpt
GM will notify owners by April 12, and affected vehicles will have to be brought to a dealership to replace the tires free of charge. Mercedes-Benz will also replace the tires for free, but its recall doesn’t start until April 27th.
The reason for this occurring was a manufacturing defect caused by the tires being cured too long.
General Motors and Mercedes-Benz have both issued recalls for a number of vehicle that comes equipped with a certain model of Continental tire, which could potentially lose pressure and cause an accident.