9999 COOPER DISCOVERER H/T Recalls (7)

Campaign:
02T002000 on 02/07/2002
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
10/06/2001 - 11/16/2001
Affected:
2,884
Defect:
Tire description: cooper discovery h/t tires, size p225/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between october 7 and november 17, 2001. some of these tires may have innerliner tears caused by the process of ejecting the tire from the mold after curing.
Consequence:
When this condition exists, it could result in accelerated air loss. loss of air could result in loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper's customer relations at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
02T003000 on 03/10/2002
Component:
Tires:sidewall
Manufactured:
11/24/2001 - 01/03/2002
Affected:
32,755
Defect:
Tire description: cooper discoverer h/t, discoverer a/t, mastercraft courser a/t, mastercraft courser htr, avon ranger a-t, hercules terra trac touring ltd, futura dakota h/t, and futura adventurer h/t tires size p235/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between november 25, 2001, and january 5, 2002. some of these tires may exhibit lower sidewall cracking.
Consequence:
When this condition exists, over time it could result in accelerated air loss. loss of air could result in loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began febraury 22, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper's customer relations at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
05T014000 on 07/10/2005
Component:
Tires:markings
Manufactured:
04/30/2005 - 05/20/2005
Affected:
489
Defect:
Certain cooper discoverer h/t tires, size 235/65r17, manufactured between may 1 and may 21, 2005. these tires were molded with an incorrect psi rating which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, new pneumatic tires.
Consequence:
If the customer inflates his/her tire to the 35 p.s.i. inflation pressure marked on the dot serial side of the tire rather than the vehicle manufacturer's recommended inflation pressure, the tire may be under-inflated causing the tire to wear prematurely, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper tire will notify its customers and replace the tires if necessary. the recall began july 15, 2005. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 800-854-6288.
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.

Campaign:
10T003000 on 02/21/2010
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured:
11/14/2009 - 12/18/2009
Affected:
7,769
Defect:
Cooper tire is recalling certain discoverer h/t and discoverer lsx tires, size 245/70r17, produced between november 15 and december 12, 2009. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." at various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area.
Consequence:
Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle or the driver may lose control resulting in a crash.
Correction:
Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the safety recall began on february 23, 2010. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288.
Notes:
Cooper tire's recall campaign number is 152.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
12T008000 on 04/04/2012
Component:
Tires:markings
Manufactured:
02/11/2012 - 02/24/2012
Affected:
1,084
Defect:
Cooper tire & rubber company (cooper) is recalling certain discoverer h/t tires, size lt245/75r16, manufactured from february 12, 2012, through march 10, 2012. some of the subject tires may have been produced with an incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load molded onto the intended inner sidewall. therefore, the affected tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."
Consequence:
Inaccurate tire labeling may lead to the tire being over-loaded and/or under-inflated, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the safety recall began on april 11, 2012. owners may contact cooper tire & rubber company's consumer relations department at 1-800-854-6288.
Notes:
Cooper's recall number is 155.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
12T010000 on 06/07/2012
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured:
12/10/2011 - 12/16/2011
Affected:
10,236
Defect:
Cooper tire & rubber company (cooper) is recalling certain cooper brand discoverer h/t tires, sizes lt235/85r16 and p265/70r17; discoverer lsx, size 265/70r17; and mastercraft courser htr, size lt235/85r16. also included in this recall are tires branded as del-nat delta a/s sierradial or national a/s commando, size 265/70r17; pep boys definity dakota h/t, size p265/70r17; and tbc sigma stampede radial suv, size p265/70r17. contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation.
Consequence:
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the recall began on june 15, 2012. owners may contact cooper tire & rubber company's consumer relations department at 1-800-854-6288.
Notes:
Cooper's recall number is 156.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Campaign:
12T010000 on 06/07/2012
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured:
12/31/2011 - 01/06/2012
Affected:
10,236
Defect:
Cooper tire & rubber company (cooper) is recalling certain cooper brand discoverer h/t tires, sizes lt235/85r16 and p265/70r17; discoverer lsx, size 265/70r17; and mastercraft courser htr, size lt235/85r16. also included in this recall are tires branded as del-nat delta a/s sierradial or national a/s commando, size 265/70r17; pep boys definity dakota h/t, size p265/70r17; and tbc sigma stampede radial suv, size p265/70r17. contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation.
Consequence:
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the recall began on june 15, 2012. owners may contact cooper tire & rubber company's consumer relations department at 1-800-854-6288.
Notes:
Cooper's recall number is 156.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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