Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #08T005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08T005000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 48,037 affected units, FMVSS 139/SIDEWALL SEPARATION, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cooper tire is recalling 48,037 load range e tires, sizes lt265/75r16 and lt235/85r16, produced between december 2, 2007 and february 9, 2008. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." a bulge can occur in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side which indicates the existence of a separation between two lower sidewall components.

Corrective Action

Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 800-854-6288.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08T005000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2008-03-07T00:00:00

Subject: Fmvss 139/sidewall separation

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 48,037

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 150

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Cooper tire is recalling 48,037 load range e tires, sizes lt265/75r16 and lt235/85r16, produced between december 2, 2007 and february 9, 2008. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." a bulge can occur in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side which indicates the existence of a separation between two lower sidewall components.

Consequence Summary: This condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free 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: 08T005000

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Created At: 1742808662

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