What tire is affected by this voluntary exchange program?
The affected size, product line and DOT serial number is as follows:
Brand: Continental
Continental IceContact 3 205/55 R 16 94 T
DOT serial numbers:
DOT 1CP03 CWT5 1820
DOT 1CP03 CWT5 1920
Continental IceContact 3 205/60 R 16 96 T
DOT serial numbers:
DOT 1CP03 CWTP 1720
DOT 1CP03 CWTP 1820
DOT 1CP03 CWTP 1920
Continental IceContact 3 215/55 R 16 97 T
DOT serial numbers:
DOT 1CP03 CWU9 1820
DOT 1CP03 CWU9 1920
The affected Continental tire can be identified as follows:
Article description | DOT serial numbers |
Continental IceContact 3 205/55 R 16 94 T | DOT 1CP03 CWT5 1820 DOT 1CP03 CWT5 1920 |
Continental IceContact 3 205/60 R 16 96 T | DOT 1CP03 CWTP 1720 DOT 1CP03 CWTP 1820 DOT 1CP03 CWTP 1920 |
Continental IceContact 3 215/55 R 16 97 T | DOT 1CP03 CWU9 1820 DOT 1CP03 CWU9 1920 |
The last four digits of the DOT serial numbers indicate the production period (week/year). Affected tires will be replaced free of charge.
The exchange program is being initiated voluntarily to avoid any potential risk to vehicle drivers and other road-users. The affected tires were delivered to customers in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Estonia.
Here you can find photos of the sidewall lettering to verify if your tires are affected.
Why are we having these tires replaced?
Due to a non-conforming production process, the tires could potentially have an instantaneous pressure loss with a possible negative effect on vehicle handling. To date, Continental has not received any reports of accidents or injuries in connection with this condition. The exchange program is being initiated voluntarily to avoid any potential risk to vehicle drivers and other road-users. The affected tires were delivered to customers in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Estonia.
What do I have to do if I have affected tires?
Affected tires will be replaced by the tire dealer where you have purchased the tires. In case of questions, please visit our page https://www.continental-tires.com/car/tires/technical-services/voluntary-exchange-programs for more information or contact the local organizations named on the website for details.
Safety Warning:
We strongly recommend that you check if your tire is affected and if so ensure that the tire is exchanged as soon as possible.
Further information can be found in the FAQ section !