Cooper 15070R17 69H – 01T002000

Defect Description For Recall

Tire Description: Cooper-Avon Tyres Limited Motorcycle Tires, Sizes 130/80R17 65H And 140/80R17 69H Manufactured Between January 3, 1994, And May 13, 2000, And 150/70R17 69H Manufactured Between February 27, 1995, And November 7, 1998. These Tires May Develop Radial Cracks Between Tread Lugs In The Shoulder Area. In Certain Service Conditions Where Excessive Flexing Of The Tire Sidewall Occurs, This May Lead To A Separation Between Components In The Shoulder/Sidewall Which In Turn May Lead To A Sudden Deflation Of The Tire.

Make Of Vehicle

COOPER

Model Of Vehicle

15070R17 69H

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

01T002000

Component Description

Tires:Sidewall

Effect Of Defect

Should This Condition Occur, A Vehicle Crash, Personal Injury, Or Death Could Be The Resul. Driving At Highway Speeds Should Be Avoided Until The Tires Have Been Inspected And Replaced If They Bear The Identification Numbers Shown Above.

Fix Defect

Cooper Will Notify Its Customers To Return These Tires To Their Local Dealer For Free Replacement Tires. Owner Notification Began January 8, 2001. Owners Should Contact Avon Customer Service At 800-624-7470.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Start Of Manufacture

19940103

End Of Manufacture

20000513

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

1729

Date Owners Notified

20010108

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Date Report Received

20010112

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard