Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Cooper CS5 Grand Touring 225/55R17 and Mastercraft
— Recall Campaign #21T003000
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Cooper CS5 Grand Touring 225/55R17 and Mastercraft LSR Grand Touring 225/55R17 tires with DOT codes 2920 through 3220, 4220 through 4420 and 5120 through 0121. The tires may have low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area which could cause tread separation and sidewall failure.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11,957 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21T003000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 21, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21T003000 |
| Units affected: | 11,957 |
- Description:
- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Cooper CS5 Grand Touring 225/55R17 and Mastercraft LSR Grand Touring 225/55R17 tires with DOT codes 2920 through 3220, 4220 through 4420 and 5120 through 0121. The tires may have low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area which could cause tread separation and sidewall failure.
- Consequeces:
- A sidewall failure may cause the tire to rapidly deflate, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Cooper Tire will notify registered owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the tires, free of charge. Cooper Tire plans to begin notification no later than April 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 177-2. Note: This recall supersedes 20T-017 and any tires recalled under 20T-017, but not yet replaced, are now included in this safety recall.
- 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.