9999 COOPER WEATHER-MASTER S/T2 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

05T009000 on 07/10/2005

Component:

Tires

Manufactured:

04/23/2005 - 05/27/2005

Affected:

385

Defect:

Certain cooper weather-master s/t2 tires, size 215/65r16, manufactured between april 24 and may 28, 2005. these tires were produced with an improper stud pin hole due to the mold stud pin insert working loose. the improper depth of the stud pin hole is such that a properly inserted metal stud pin, over time, could penetrate into the carcass and cause a gradual reduction in inflation.

Consequence:

The loss of air could cause the tire to run under-inflated and result in early failure. loss of air may result in loss of steering and a vehicle crash could occur.

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.

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Campaign:

05T018000 on 11/13/2005

Component:

Tires

Affected:

4,080

Defect:

Certain cooper tire whether-master s/t2, size 215/65r16, manufactured between february 13 and june 4, 2005. there is improper depth of the stud pin hold. a properly inserted metal stud pin, over time, could penetrate into the carcass and cause a gradual reduction in inflation of the tire.

Consequence:

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 with vehicle crash the potential occurrence.

Correction:

Cooper tire will notify its owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on november 4, 2005.

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.

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