COOPER ZEON 2XS TIRES, SIZE 22545R18 RE PRODUCED BETWEEN MARCH 28 AND APRIL 10
— Recall Campaign #04T010000
COOPER ZEON 2XS TIRES, SIZE 22545R18 RE PRODUCED BETWEEN MARCH 28 AND APRIL 10, 2004. THESE TIRES MAY BE PRONE TO TREAD CHUNKING WHICH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD LEAD TO TREAD SEPARATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 70 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
04T010000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 14, 2004 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 04T010000 |
| Units affected: | 70 |
- Description:
- COOPER ZEON 2XS TIRES, SIZE 22545R18 RE PRODUCED BETWEEN MARCH 28 AND APRIL 10, 2004. THESE TIRES MAY BE PRONE TO TREAD CHUNKING WHICH AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS COULD LEAD TO TREAD SEPARATION.
- Consequeces:
- TREAD SEPARATION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- COOPER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS, REPLACE, MOUNT, AND BALANCE THE TIRES AT NO CHARGE IF YOU PRESENT COOPER FOR REMEDY WITHIN SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER; RECEIPT OF THE NOTIFICATION LETTER OR NOTICE THAT A REPLACEMENT TIRE IS AVAILABLE (IF NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION). OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 11, 2004. 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 TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT (800) 854-6288.
- 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).