9999 GENERIC MENTOR ALL TERRAIN RADIAL SXT Recalls (2)

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.

Campaign:
08T005000 on 03/10/2008
Component:
Tires:sidewall
Manufactured:
12/01/2007 - 02/01/2008
Affected:
48,037
Defect:
Cooper tire is recalling 48,037 load range e tires, sizes lt265/75r16 and lt235/85r16, produced between december 2, 2007 and february 9, 2008. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." a bulge can occur in the lower sidewall on the white sidewall side which indicates the existence of a separation between two lower sidewall components.
Consequence:
This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the recall began on march 14, 2008. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 800-854-6288.
Notes:
Cooper tire recall no. 150.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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