Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires
— Recall Campaign #21T015000
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires with DOT code 0721. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tire may experience a belt separation.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 370 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
21T015000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | August 27, 2021 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 21T015000 |
| Units affected: | 370 |
- Description:
- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires with DOT code 0721. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tire may experience a belt separation.
- Consequeces:
- Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Cooper Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 181.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.