Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #17T003000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17T003000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Affecting discoverer m+s sport tires, sizes 235/75r15, 255/65r16, 215/70r16, 225/70r16, 235/70r16, 245/70r16, 265/70r16, 255/60r17, 225/65r17, 235/65r17, 265/65r17, 255/55r18, 235/60r18 and 255/50r19 Includes 7,067 affected units, Traction Requirements Not Met/FMVSS 139, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

discoverer m+s sport tires, sizes 235/75r15, 255/65r16, 215/70r16, 225/70r16, 235/70r16, 245/70r16, 265/70r16, 255/60r17, 225/65r17, 235/65r17, 265/65r17, 255/55r18, 235/60r18 and 255/50r19

Defect Summary

Cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper) is recalling certain discoverer m+s sport tires, sizes 235/75r15, 255/65r16, 215/70r16, 225/70r16, 235/70r16, 245/70r16, 265/70r16, 255/60r17, 225/65r17, 235/65r17, 265/65r17, 255/55r18, 235/60r18 and 255/50r19. these tires may be marked with the alpine symbol, but do not meet the traction requirements for snow tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the affected tires with tires from a different brand line, free of charge. the recall began on february 20, 2017. owners may contact cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. cooper's number for this recall is 166.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17T003000
Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Report Received Date: 2017-02-10T00:00:00
Subject: Traction requirements not met/fmvss 139
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 7,067

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 166
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: Cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper) is recalling certain discoverer m+s sport tires, sizes 235/75r15, 255/65r16, 215/70r16, 225/70r16, 235/70r16, 245/70r16, 265/70r16, 255/60r17, 225/65r17, 235/65r17, 265/65r17, 255/55r18, 235/60r18 and 255/50r19. these tires may be marked with the alpine symbol, but do not meet the traction requirements for snow tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."
Consequence Summary: The affected tires may not provide the expected traction or performance in snow conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the affected tires with tires from a different brand line, free of charge. the recall began on february 20, 2017. owners may contact cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. cooper's number for this recall is 166.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 6.55

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NHTSA ID: 17T003000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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