9999 COOPER COOPER DISCOVERER S/T Recalls (2)

Campaign:
06T003000 on 02/08/2006
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Affected:
183,602
Defect:
Certain cooper dick cepek radial f-c ii, mesa c/t, tempra trailcutter radial rt, cooper discoverer s/t, durango radial xtr, mastercraft courser c/t, dean mud terrain radial sxt, size lt285/75r16, and pro comp xtreme a/t, size 38.50x14.50r20lt, light truck tires manufactured between february 1, 2004, and january 21, 2006. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area of the tire. when this condition exists, it may eventually cause cracking at the base of the shoulder slots resulting in exposed belt wire which could lead to accelerated belt degradation, which could result in a separation. if the separation is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air.
Consequence:
Loss of air might result in loss of steering control with vehicle crash the potential occurrence.
Correction:
Cooper will notify its owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on february 10, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 800-854-6288.
Notes:
Cooper tire recall no. 145.customers may 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:
06T016000 on 10/03/2006
Component:
Tires:tread/belt
Affected:
79,857
Defect:
Certain cooper tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (dot serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. if placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.
Consequence:
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 1-800-854-6288.
Notes:
Cooper tire recall no. 147.customers may 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.

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