CERTAIN COOPER TIRE WHETHER-MASTER S/T2, SIZE 215/65R16, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 13 AND JUNE 4
— Recall Campaign #05T018000
CERTAIN COOPER TIRE WHETHER-MASTER S/T2, SIZE 215/65R16, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 13 AND JUNE 4, 2005. THERE IS IMPROPER DEPTH OF THE STUD PIN HOLD. A PROPERLY INSERTED METAL STUD PIN, OVER TIME, COULD PENETRATE INTO THE CARCASS AND CAUSE A GRADUAL REDUCTION IN INFLATION OF THE TIRE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,080 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05T018000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 14, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05T018000 |
| Units affected: | 4,080 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN COOPER TIRE WHETHER-MASTER S/T2, SIZE 215/65R16, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 13 AND JUNE 4, 2005. THERE IS IMPROPER DEPTH OF THE STUD PIN HOLD. A PROPERLY INSERTED METAL STUD PIN, OVER TIME, COULD PENETRATE INTO THE CARCASS AND CAUSE A GRADUAL REDUCTION IN INFLATION OF THE TIRE.
- Consequeces:
- THE LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO RUN UNDER-INFLATED AND RESULT IN EARLY FAILURE. LOSS OF AIR MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH VEHICLE CRASH THE POTENTIAL OCCURRENCE.
- Corrective action:
- COOPER TIRE WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.