GITI, Continental Tire Recall Affects 265,000 Vehicles

GITI Tire and Continental Tire have recalled a combined 265,000 tires for potential defects increasing the risk of a crash. The voluntary recall affects a range of vehicle types.

Continental Recall

Continental will notify owners and will make available replacement tires free of charge. For more information, including instructions for identifying recalled tires, locating participating dealers, or general inquiries, go to continentaltire.custhelp.com or call at 1-888-799-2168.

GITI Tire (USA) Recall

GITI Tire (USA) is recalling 250,620 imported tires manufactured in Indonesia. According to the company, a defect causes cracks in the lower sidewall, causing air to leak out. Sudden loss of air can cause tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Affected are various sizes of:

• Primewell Valera Touring II tires
• GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S tires
• Dextero Touring DTR1

GITI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. For more information, call GITI at 877-342-0882.