Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #01T014000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01T014000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 14,993 affected units, COOPER/SIDEWALL CRACKING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tire description: cooper trendsetter a/w, trendsetter se, dean galaxie gt, trailcat all season, falls roadmaster iv, starfire flite-line a/s, dean alpha iv season, laramie tempra year round, durasteel, sentry deluxe classis lx, premier all season, radial xl, merit four season 75, and cordovan centron tires size p205/75r14 manufactured between february 27 and march 4, 2000. due to inconsistencies with the standard sidewall compound formulation, sidewall cracking can occur. where excessive flexing of the tire sidewall occurs, the cracking could extend to the body ply cords. this condition could lead to the degradation of the body ply cords and consequent loss of inflation pressure.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify its dealers/customers to have the tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began july 20, 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: 01T014000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2001-07-23T00:00:00

Subject: Cooper/sidewall cracking

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 14,993

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tire description: cooper trendsetter a/w, trendsetter se, dean galaxie gt, trailcat all season, falls roadmaster iv, starfire flite-line a/s, dean alpha iv season, laramie tempra year round, durasteel, sentry deluxe classis lx, premier all season, radial xl, merit four season 75, and cordovan centron tires size p205/75r14 manufactured between february 27 and march 4, 2000. due to inconsistencies with the standard sidewall compound formulation, sidewall cracking can occur. where excessive flexing of the tire sidewall occurs, the cracking could extend to the body ply cords. this condition could lead to the degradation of the body ply cords and consequent loss of inflation pressure.

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

Corrective Action: Cooper will notify its dealers/customers to have the tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began july 20, 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: 01T014000

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Created At: 1742808662

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