The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with continental general s380a 295/75r22.5 lr g tires, serial nos. A3371e5488 through a3371e5089. These tires have been overcured.
The risk
This condition can cause tire failure.
The fix
Continental general is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will exchange the tire for an identical or reasonably equivalent tire.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V296001 (99V296001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Component | Tires › Bead |
| Report date | October 26, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 20 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V296001 repair free?
Yes. Volvo dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Continental general is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Dealers will exchange the tire for an identical or reasonably equivalent tire.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 20 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.