Continental Sport Contact 5 SUV AO and General Grabber AT3 Tyres
Published 14 April 2021
Product
Continental Sport Contact 5 SUV AO Tyre Size and Pattern: 255/45R20 101W The affected tyres have DOT sequences starting with A312 BH52 and ending with a four digit production date code 0620 Available for sale between 1 April 2020 and 16 March 2021 General Grabber AT3 Tyre Size and Pattern: LT265/75R16 123/120S The affected tyres have DOT sequences starting with A3W8 HMRD and ending with a four digit production date code 1718 Available for sale between 1 June 2018 and 16 March 2021 Each tyre has a Department of Transport (DOT) Tyre Identification Number and a Mould Number (in parenthesis) located on the sidewall of the tyre.
Why it was recalled
Due to a manufacturing defect, the tyre sidewall may break or degrade. This may lead to rapid pressure loss or reduced performance in the tyre.
Hazard
If there is a rapid pressure loss or the tyre degrades, this may lead to tyre failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control. This may increase the risk of serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.