Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #01T002000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01T002000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 1,729 affected units, COOPER/TREAD SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tire description: cooper-avon tyres limited motorcycle tires, sizes 130/80r17 65h and 140/80r17 69h manufactured between january 3, 1994, and may 13, 2000, and 150/70r17 69h manufactured between february 27, 1995, and november 7, 1998. these tires may develop radial cracks between tread lugs in the shoulder area. in certain service conditions where excessive flexing of the tire sidewall occurs, this may lead to a separation between components in the shoulder/sidewall which in turn may lead to a sudden deflation of the tire.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify its customers to return these tires to their local dealer for free replacement tires. owner notification began january 8, 2001. owners should contact avon customer service at 800-624-7470.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01T002000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2001-01-12T00:00:00

Subject: Cooper/tread separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,729

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tire description: cooper-avon tyres limited motorcycle tires, sizes 130/80r17 65h and 140/80r17 69h manufactured between january 3, 1994, and may 13, 2000, and 150/70r17 69h manufactured between february 27, 1995, and november 7, 1998. these tires may develop radial cracks between tread lugs in the shoulder area. in certain service conditions where excessive flexing of the tire sidewall occurs, this may lead to a separation between components in the shoulder/sidewall which in turn may lead to a sudden deflation of the tire.

Consequence Summary: Should this condition occur, a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death could be the resul. driving at highway speeds should be avoided until the tires have been inspected and replaced if they bear the identification numbers shown above.

Corrective Action: Cooper will notify its customers to return these tires to their local dealer for free replacement tires. owner notification began january 8, 2001. owners should contact avon customer service at 800-624-7470.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-84re.48am-8eai

NHTSA ID: 01T002000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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