Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #12T008000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12T008000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 1,084 affected units, MISLABELED LOAD RANGE/FMVSS 139, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Cooper tire & rubber company (cooper) is recalling certain discoverer h/t tires, size lt245/75r16, manufactured from february 12, 2012, through march 10, 2012. some of the subject tires may have been produced with an incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load molded onto the intended inner sidewall. therefore, the affected tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the safety recall began on april 11, 2012. owners may contact cooper tire & rubber company?s consumer relations department at 1-800-854-6288.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12T008000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 2012-04-05T00:00:00

Subject: Mislabeled load range/fmvss 139

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,084

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 155

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Cooper tire & rubber company (cooper) is recalling certain discoverer h/t tires, size lt245/75r16, manufactured from february 12, 2012, through march 10, 2012. some of the subject tires may have been produced with an incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load molded onto the intended inner sidewall. therefore, the affected tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Consequence Summary: Inaccurate tire labeling may lead to the tire being over-loaded and/or under-inflated, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the safety recall began on april 11, 2012. owners may contact cooper tire & rubber company?s consumer relations department at 1-800-854-6288.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12T008000

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Created At: 1742808662

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