Key Takeaway

COOPER/TREAD SEPARATION by COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO. was recalled on May 11, 2001. What to do: COOPER IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES T...

NHTSA Ongoing

COOPER/TREAD SEPARATION

Recalled: May 11, 2001 ~20 units affected 01T009

Description

CERTAIN COOPER DISCOVERER A/T TIRE SIZE P225/70R14 TUBELESS RADIALS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2001. THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE DUE TO LOW THREAD GAUGE UNDER THE SHOULDER SLOTS.

Injuries / Consequence

WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY EXPOSE THE BELT WIRES WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

COOPER IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 800-854-6288.

Products Affected

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Company Information

COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: COOPER IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE D...

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