Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #01T011000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01T011000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 48 affected units, COOPER/LOSS OF INFLATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tire description: cooper signet winter trax tire size 215/70r16 manufactured between october 15 and october 21, 2000. these tires have an improper stud pin hole due to the mold stud pin working loose. the improper depth of the stud pin hole can allow a properly inserted metal stud pin to penetrate into the carcass of the tire and cause a gradual reduction in inflation.

Corrective Action

Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began may 29, 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01T011000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2001-06-06T00:00:00

Subject: Cooper/loss of inflation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 48

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tire description: cooper signet winter trax tire size 215/70r16 manufactured between october 15 and october 21, 2000. these tires have an improper stud pin hole due to the mold stud pin working loose. the improper depth of the stud pin hole can allow a properly inserted metal stud pin to penetrate into the carcass of the tire and cause a gradual reduction in inflation.

Consequence Summary: Loss of air could cause the tire to run under-inflated and result in early failure. loss of air might result in loss of steering control possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began may 29, 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01T011000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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