Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #06T016000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 06T016000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 79,857 affected units, BELT SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain cooper tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (dot serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. if placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.
Corrective Action
Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 1-800-854-6288.