Defect Description For Recall
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) Is Recalling Certain Discoverer H/T Tires, Size Lt245/75R16, Manufactured From February 12, 2012, Through March 10, 2012. Some Of The Subject Tires May Have Been Produced With An Incorrect Load Range, MaximUM Permissible Inflation Pressure, And MaximUM Load Molded Onto The Intended Inner Sidewall. Therefore, The Affected Tires Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.”
Make Of Vehicle
COOPER
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERER H/T
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
12T008000
Component Description
Tires:Markings
Effect Of Defect
InAccurate Tire Labeling May Lead To The Tire Being Over-Loaded And/Or Under-Inflated, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cooper Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Noncompliant Tires Free Of Charge. Free Mounting And Balancing Will Also Be Included, As Applicable. The Safety Recall Began On April 11, 2012. Owners May Contact Cooper Tire & Rubber Companyøs Consumer Relations Department At 1-800-854-6288.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20120212
End Of Manufacture
20120225
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1084
Date Owners Notified
20120411
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20120405
Make Campaign Number
155
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139