Continental recalls several motorcycle tyre ranges for tread separation

Continental Tire have recalled a large selection of tyres from their motorcycle range. 

The recall includes the TKC80, ContiGo!, K62 and LB Continental motorcycle tyres, according to Consumer Affairs. 

The same outlet also reports that the reason for the recall is the chance of a crack of longer than 3/16 of an inch (4.8mm) appearing in the tread grooves. These cracks can lead to separation of the tread, which becomes a safety concern as it increases the risk of a crash.

The full list of tyres that Continental is recalling is below:

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/100/90-18 M/C 65H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/90-17 M/C 68H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/90-16 M/C 67H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/150/70-18 M/C 70V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/90-16 M/C 67V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/100/90-18 M/C 56V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/120/80-16 M/C 60V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/110/80-17 M/C 57V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/110/90-18 M/C 61H REAR

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/120/90-18 M/C 65V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/90-17 M/C 68V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/100/90-19 M/C 57H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/140/80-17 M/C 69V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/70-17 M/C 62H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/110/90-18 M/C 61H FRONT

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/80-17 M/C 65H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/3.25-19 M/C 54H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/110/80-18 M/C 58V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/90/90-18 M/C 51H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/80-18 M/C 66V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/100/90-18 M/C 56H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/100/90-19 M/C 57V

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/90/90-21 M/C 54H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/3.00-21 M/C 51H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/4.00-18 M/C 64H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/130/70-18 M/C 63H

CONTINENTAL CONTIGO!/110/70-17 M/C 54H

CONTINENTAL K62/3.50-10 M/C 59J

CONTINENTAL K62/3.50-10 M/C 59J WW

CONTINENTAL K62/3.00-10 M/C 50J

CONTINENTAL LB/4.00-8 M/C 55J

CONTINENTAL LB/3.50-8 M/C 46J WW

CONTINENTAL LB/3.50-8 M/C 46J

CONTINENTAL LB/4.00-8 M/C 55J WW

CONTINENTAL TKC80/90/90-21 M/C 54S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/5.10-17 M/C 67S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/2.50-21 M/C 48S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/3.25-18 M/C 59S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/120/90-17 M/C 64S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/120/90-18 M/C 65R

CONTINENTAL TKC80/3.50-18 M/C 62S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/2.75-21 M/C 52S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/4.00-18 M/C 64R

CONTINENTAL TKC80/90/90-21 M/C 54T

CONTINENTAL TKC80/3.00-21 M/C 51S

CONTINENTAL TKC80/120/70-19 M/C 60Q

The recall is only effective in the US, where Consumer Affairs reports that Continental will replace the recalled tyres free of charge, and recall letters will be sent to owners of recalled tyres on 6 June 2022.

Ride Apart reports that the issues with the Continental motorcycle tyres were discovered after an investigation was launched into Continental's motorcycle range due to similar tread separation issues with their ContiScoot scooter tyre. Ride Apart also notes that Continental themselves have not received any "field complaints, reports of property damage, or personal injury claims up to [29 April 2022]," when Continental decided the recall was necessary.

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