9999 COOPER P22570R15 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
00T012000 on 11/19/2000
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
08/26/2000 - 09/15/2000
Affected:
767
Defect:
Tire description: winter master plus steel belted radial tires manufactured between august 27 and september 16, 2000. the tire size is p225/70r15, models u9 uubul 3500 - u9 uubul 3700. 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. the loss of air could cause the tire to run under-inflated and result in early failure. loss of air might result in loss of steering control which could result in a vehicle crash. driving at highway speeds should be avoided until the tires have been inspected and replaced.
Correction:
Cooper will notify its customers to have their tires inspected and replaced free of charge.
Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin on november 21, 2000.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 consumer relations at 1-800-854-6288.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
01T009000 on 05/10/2001
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured:
01/27/2001 - 02/02/2001
Affected:
20
Defect:
Certain cooper discoverer a/t tire size p225/70r14 tubeless radials manufactured between january 28 and february 3, 2001. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low thread gauge under the shoulder slots.
Consequence:
When this condition exists, it may expose the belt wires which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in tread separation possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began may 4, 2001. 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 tire consumer relations department at 800-854-6288.
Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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