COOPER RESPONSE RST TOURING 2000 TIRES SIZE P205/70R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
— Recall Campaign #02T008000
COOPER RESPONSE RST TOURING 2000 TIRES SIZE P205/70R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN APRIL 21 AND APRIL 27, 2002. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE A FOLD ON THE INNERLINER.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 59 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
02T008000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 23, 2002 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 02T008000 |
| Units affected: | 59 |
- Description:
- COOPER RESPONSE RST TOURING 2000 TIRES SIZE P205/70R15 PRODUCED BY COPPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN APRIL 21 AND APRIL 27, 2002. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE A FOLD ON THE INNERLINER.
- Consequeces:
- TIRES WITH A FOLD OR CRACK WILL LEAK AIR WHEN THEY ARE MOUNTED AND INFLATED. SHOULD THE AIR LOSS NOT BE DETECTED, THE LOSS OF INFLATING AIR COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- COOPER IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 30, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COOPER'S CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 827-286-0400.
- Notes:
- ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).