9999 COOPER WINTERMASTER Recall

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).

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