URGENT: Continental tyre recall affecting 170,000 motorcycle tyres

Continental today announced a voluntary tyre exchange program covering approximately 170,000 Continental 120/70 ZR 17 and 120/70 R 17 motorcycle tyres. Market feedback indicates that a very small number of these tyres have exhibited a condition in the tread and/or belt which may lead to separation and possible air loss. Continental has not received any reports of accidents or injuries in connection with this condition. The exchange program is being initiated to avoid any potential risk to road-users. The affected tyres were sold to original equipment and replacement customers worldwide between 2007 and 2014.

Product lines:                                           DOT serial numbers:

Whereby the last four digits of the DOT serial numbers indicate the production period (week/year). Tyres between 1907 (19^th week of 2007) and 2614 (26^thweek of 2014) are covered by this voluntary exchange program. No other tyre sizes, production periods or product lines are affected. Continental started to notify the respective national authorities on August 8, 2014. Continental is in contact with its motorcycle tyre customers from the respective sales channels to organize and implement the voluntary exchange program.

How to identify your tyre

To verify if a specific tire is affected by this program, check the tire sidewall inscription. Only tires with their brand name, product line, tire size and DOT code identified in the exchange program scope are affected. The attached pictures provide samples of the relevant sidewall inscriptions. The sample is a Continental 120/70ZR17 ContiSportAttack 2 tire with DOT code
CP8B B5M4 2612.

Brand (Continental):

Product line (ContiSportAttack 2):

Tire size (120/70 ZR 17):

DOT serial number / production date:

The last four digits of the DOT serial numbers (2612) indicate the production period (week/year).

Only tires between 1907 (19^th week of 2007) and 2614 (26^th week of 2014) are covered by this voluntary exchange program.

Important: The complete DOTserial number including production date is visible only on one side of the tire.

UK owners should contact Cambrian tyres Ltd, North parade, Aberystwyth, SY23 23rd

Call 01970-611736 or email [email protected]

Anyone seeking more information, including instructions for identifying affected tyres and local contact partner, are invited to visit Continental’s website http://www.conti-moto.com/exchange .