Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #06T003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06T003000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 183,602 affected units, ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain cooper dick cepek radial f-c ii, mesa c/t, tempra trailcutter radial rt, cooper discoverer s/t, durango radial xtr, mastercraft courser c/t, dean mud terrain radial sxt, size lt285/75r16, and pro comp xtreme a/t, size 38.50x14.50r20lt, light truck tires manufactured between february 1, 2004, and january 21, 2006. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. when this condition exists, it may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in a separation. if the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify its owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on february 10, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 800-854-6288.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 06T003000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2006-02-06T00:00:00

Subject: Accelerated belt degradation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 183,602

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 145

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Certain cooper dick cepek radial f-c ii, mesa c/t, tempra trailcutter radial rt, cooper discoverer s/t, durango radial xtr, mastercraft courser c/t, dean mud terrain radial sxt, size lt285/75r16, and pro comp xtreme a/t, size 38.50x14.50r20lt, light truck tires manufactured between february 1, 2004, and january 21, 2006. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. when this condition exists, it may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in a separation. if the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air.

Consequence Summary: Loss of air might result in loss of steering control with vehicle crash the potential occurrence.

Corrective Action: Cooper will notify its owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on february 10, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 800-854-6288.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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