Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) is recalling certain General Tire Altimax RT45 tires, size 235/60R18. The tires may have been overcured during manufacturing.
Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.
Identifiers in this source record
GENERAL TIRE ALTIMAX RT45Part: Article # 1557776Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Overcured tires may experience tread separation or break at the sidewall, causing a sudden loss of air and increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will replace tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 25, 2025. Owners may contact CTA customer service at 1-888-799-2168.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- GENERAL TIRE ALTIMAX RT45
- Brand or manufacturer
- GENERAL TIRE
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25T013000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety