Conti launches voluntary recall in North America

Some 1,700 Continental motorcycle tyres sold in North America are the subjects of a voluntary recall. Based upon market feedback it has received, the tyre maker says that under certain service conditions the size 180/60R16 M/C 74H ContiMotion may experience uneven wear, groove cracking and in some cases belt lift, which can lead to a loss of inflation pressure and a potential loss of control. These service conditions have been observed on the rear tyre of Honda Gold Wing 1800 motorcycles, particularly under conditions of overloading and/or under-inflation. Continental adds that has not received any reports about accidents resulting from this condition.

The affected tyres were sold in the replacement market in 2011 and 2012, primarily in the United States. Small quantities were also sold in other markets. The tyres are identified by the DOT serial numbers H60LJJE5110 through H60LJJE3811. Continental started to notify the respective national safety authorities, such as the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on 18 January 2013. The tyre maker is also corresponding with its motorcycle tyre distributors and dealers to identify consumers who purchased affected tyres, and indentified tyre owners will be notified and informed about the details of the voluntary recall programme.

Consumers seeking more information, including instructions for identifying affected tyres are invited to visit Continental’s Web site http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/general/exchange/overview_en.html.