Cooper Dean Alpha 365 A/S – 06T002000

Defect Description For Recall

Certain Cooper Trendsetter Se, Mastercraft A/S Iv, Dean Alpha 365 A/S, And Starfire Flite-Line Iv Replacement Passenger Vehicle Tires Manufactured Between November 21, 2004, And July 30, 2005. The Affected Tires May Contain An Unauthorized Material In The Upper Sidewall Region Of The Tire. The Presence Of This Material May Precipitate The Formation Of Small, Isolated VoIDS Which Could Result In Early Life Loss Of Air Pressure. The Loss Of Air Pressure Will Cause The Tire To Run Under-Inflated And May Result In Early Failure.

Make Of Vehicle

COOPER

Model Of Vehicle

DEAN ALPHA 365 A/S

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

06T002000

Component Description

Tires:Sidewall

Effect Of Defect

Tire Failure Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.

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

101582

Date Owners Notified

20060210

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Date Report Received

20060206

Make Campaign Number

144

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard