The tires can be identified by brand, size, Department of Transportation (DOT) week codes and the tire mold number, which are also outlined below:

Brand: Continental

Continental PremiumContact 6 SSR* 315/35 R22 111Y XL

DOT serial numbers:

A3RR D7VC 5118

Tire mold number:

416190

Country: 

Germany

Brand: General Tire

General Tire Grabber AT³ LT235/85 R16 120/116 S

DOT serial numbers:

A30R HMRA 0819

Tire mold number:

416165

Country: 

Austria, Germany, Great Britain, Netherlands, Spain

General Tire Grabber AT³ LT235/85 R16 120/116 S

DOT serial numbers:

A30R HMRA 1318

Tire mold number:

416165

Country: 

Great Britain

General Tire Grabber X³ LT265/70 R17 121/118 Q

DOT serial numbers:

A3AH HMMM 1518

Tire mold number:

414719

Country: 

Great Britain

The impacted tires may experience sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to partial or full tread loss. Continental has not received any reports of accidents or injuries resulting from this condition. The tires will be exchanged in Austria, Germany, Great Britain, Spain and Netherlands.

Here you can find photos of the sidewall lettering to verify if your tires are affected.

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 !