CERTAIN COOPER TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19

Oct 03, 2006 — Recall Campaign #06T016000

CERTAIN COOPER TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 79,857 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

06T016000

Manufacturer:	Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Recall date:	October 03, 2006
NHTSA Campaign #:	06T016000
Units affected:	79,857

Description:: CERTAIN COOPER TIRES OF VARIOUS MODELS LISTED ABOVE MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 6 AND AUGUST 19, 2006 (DOT SERIAL WEEKS 3206 AND 3306.) SOME OF THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH NON-CONFORMING BELT WIRE COAT STOCK. IF PLACED IN SERVICE, THE SUBJECT TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BELT SEPARATION DUE TO A REDUCED ABILITY TO PREVENT CORROSION OF THE STEEL WIRES IN AN INSTANCE WHERE MOISTURE REACHES THE STEEL BELT.
Consequeces:: A BELT SEPARATION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action:: COOPER TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-854-6288.
Notes:: COOPER TIRE RECALL NO. 147.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

Affects the following:

COOPER COOPER COBRA RADIAL G/T Complaints
The contact owns a 1975 Chevrolet Corvette equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Cobra Gt, Tire Size: P225/70/R15, DOT Number: R7UUC285020. The contact stated that while cleaning the vehicle, he noticed that the sidewalls on the tire had a bulge. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire supplier. The passenger’s side front tire was replaced, but the failure persisted. The contact stated that he noticed that the driver's side rear tire also had a bulge on the sidewall. The tire was not replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The tire mileage was 200. The vehicle failure mileage was not provided. The VIN was not available.;
COOPER COOPER DISCOVERER ATR Complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer Rugged Trek, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: (Not Available). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the front passenger’s side tire. The contact pulled over and noticed that the front passenger’s side tire side wall was blown out. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who removed the tire. The contact then stated that the tire was taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the front passenger’s side tire needed to be replaced. The tire was not replaced. The tire was a replacement tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate tire mileage was 20,000. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 165,000. The VIN was unavailable.;
COOPER COOPER DISCOVERER H/T PLUS Complaints
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer AT, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: UTV11R9 4221. The contact purchased four new tires. The contact called Walmart for assistance. The contact became aware that there were large blisters on the sidewalls of the tires. The tire was 80 percent worn. The second and third tires were at 50 and 80 percent worn. The blister was about six inches long. The blister was located on the passenger’s side rear tire; the driver’s side rear tire and the driver’s side front tires had blisters. The contact was able to stick a finger between the blister and the ball joint. The contact was concerned about a blowout. An attempt was made to contact the tire manufacturer, but there was no response. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 162,749.;
COOPER COOPER DISCOVERER S/T Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 TOYOTA TUNDRA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER DISCOVERER S/T MAXX TIRES, SIZE: 265/75/16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. THE VEHICLE WENT SIDEWAYS AND ROLLED OVER. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK, WHILE THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A FRACTURED ROTATOR CUFF THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT A REAR SEAT PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,785. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR;
COOPER COOPER LIFELINER TOURING SLE (H-RATED) Complaints
WE WERE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN WE NOTICED THE CAR STARTED SHAKING THEN A LOUD POP WAS HEARD. FORTUNATELY MY DAUGHTER MAINTAINED CONTROL OF THE CAR AND GUIDED TO THE MEDIAN SAFELY. WHEN WE GOT OUT WE SAW THAT THE TIRE HAD SHREDDED AWAY FROM THE TUBE ABOUT HALF WAY AROUND.. *TR;