Defect Description For Recall
Cooper Tire Is Recalling Certain Discoverer H/T And Discoverer Lsx Tires, Size 245/70R17, Produced Between November 15 And December 12, 2009. These Tires Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.” At Various Mileages, The Subject Tires May Develop And Exhibit Tread Chunking Or Cracking In The Tread Shoulder Area.
Make Of Vehicle
COOPER
Model Of Vehicle
DISCOVERER LSX
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
10T003000
Component Description
Tires:Tread/Belt
Effect Of Defect
Tread Chunks May Separate From The Tire Casing Resulting In Body Damage To The Vehicle Or The Driver May Lose Control Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Cooper Tire Will Notify Owners And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On February 23, 2010. Owners May Contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations Toll-Free At 1-800-854-6288.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20091115
End Of Manufacture
20091219
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
7769
Date Owners Notified
20100223
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20100221
Make Campaign Number
152
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139