Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Cooper Zeon LTZ tires size 275/55R20 XL Extra
— Recall Campaign #15T022000
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Cooper Zeon LTZ tires size 275/55R20 XL Extra Load tubeless tires manufactured September 1, 2015, to September 14, 2015. The affected tires may experience tread cracking or tread lug chunking during use. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 153 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15T022000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 10, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15T022000 |
| Units affected: | 153 |
- Description:
- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Cooper Zeon LTZ tires size 275/55R20 XL Extra Load tubeless tires manufactured September 1, 2015, to September 14, 2015. The affected tires may experience tread cracking or tread lug chunking during use. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
- Consequeces:
- Tread cracking or tread lug chunking may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on January 4, 2016. Owners may contact Cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper's number for this recall is 161.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.