Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
TRANSAMERICAN AUTO PARTS
Model Of Vehicle
PRO COMP XTREME A/T
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
06T003000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Air Might Result In Loss Of Steering Control With Vehicle Crash The Potential Occurrence.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
183602
Date Owners Notified
20060210
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20060206
Make Campaign Number
145