Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #02T003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02T003000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 32,755 affected units, COOPER/LOWER SIDEWALL CRACKING, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tire description: cooper discoverer h/t, discoverer a/t, mastercraft courser a/t, mastercraft courser htr, avon ranger a-t, hercules terra trac touring ltd, futura dakota h/t, and futura adventurer h/t tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.

Corrective Action

Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification began febraury 22, 2002. 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's customer relations at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02T003000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2002-02-25T00:00:00

Subject: Cooper/lower sidewall cracking

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 32,755

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tire description: cooper discoverer h/t, discoverer a/t, mastercraft courser a/t, mastercraft courser htr, avon ranger a-t, hercules terra trac touring ltd, futura dakota h/t, and futura adventurer h/t tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.

Consequence Summary: When this condition exists, over time it could result in accelerated air loss. loss of air could 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 febraury 22, 2002. 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's customer relations at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 02T003000

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Created At: 1742808662

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