Continental announced a voluntary tyre exchange program covering approximately 170,000 Continental 120/70 ZR 17 and 120/70 R 17 motorcycle tyres. Market feedback indicates that a very small number of these tyres have exhibited a condition in the tread and/or belt which may lead to separation and possible air loss.
Continental has not received any reports of accidents or injuries in connection with this condition. The exchange program is being initiated to avoid any potential risk to road-users. The affected tyres were sold to original equipment and replacement customers worldwide between 2007 and 2014. Whereby the last four digits of the DOT serial numbers indicate the production period (week/year).
Tyres between 1907 (19th week of 2007) and 2614 (26th week of 2014) are covered by this voluntary exchange program. No other tyre sizes, production periods or product lines are affected. Continental started to notify the respective national authorities on August 8, 2014. Continental is in contact with its motorcycle tyre customers from the respective sales channels to organize and implement the voluntary exchange program. Anyone seeking more information, including instructions for identifying affected tyres and local contact partner, are invited to visit Continental’s website.