GM, Mercedes recall newer trucks, SUVs for Continental tire failure
General Motors and Mercedes-Benz are recalling newer trucks and SUVs equipped with Continental tires for a potential break in the sidewall that increase the risk of a crash, the NHTSA announced Monday.
Continental said in a statement that the tires were cured too long and “may experience a carcass break in the sidewall with sudden air loss or could develop a belt edge separation which could lead to a partial or full tread/belt loss.” The affected tires could lose air without warning, or there could be excessive bulging in the treads, and drivers may notice excessive vibration while driving. It could lead to partial or full tread loss, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The affected Continental tires were supplied as original equipment, replacement tires, or could be in dealer inventories, and could also include a full-size spare.
There are 33,838 GM vehicles and 2,529 Mercedes-Benz SUVs included in the recall, listed below:
2020 Buick Enclave
