Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #04T013000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04T013000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 1,269 affected units, COOPER TIRE/CRACKS IN THE SHOULDER BASE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain cooper zeon 2x and mastercraft avenger zhp tires size 245/50r16, manufactured between april 4 and may 15, 2004. these tires may have been produced with inadequate rubber coverage of the belt overwrap due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area. this could eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots, resulting in exposed belt overwrap material.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify its customers and will replace, mount, and balance the tires free of charge if the tires are presented for remedy within sixty (60) days after (a) receipt of the notification letter or (b) notice that replacement tires are available (if not available at the time of inspection). owner notification began july 8, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper tire's consumer relations at (800) 854-6288.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04T013000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2004-07-16T00:00:00

Subject: Cooper tire/cracks in the shoulder base

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,269

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 132

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain cooper zeon 2x and mastercraft avenger zhp tires size 245/50r16, manufactured between april 4 and may 15, 2004. these tires may have been produced with inadequate rubber coverage of the belt overwrap due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area. this could eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots, resulting in exposed belt overwrap material.

Consequence Summary: This could lead to tire failure, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Cooper will notify its customers and will replace, mount, and balance the tires free of charge if the tires are presented for remedy within sixty (60) days after (a) receipt of the notification letter or (b) notice that replacement tires are available (if not available at the time of inspection). owner notification began july 8, 2004. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper tire's consumer relations at (800) 854-6288.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wa3g-q33i.zysm

NHTSA ID: 04T013000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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