Defect Description For Recall
Cooper Durango Radial Xtr And Mastercraft Couser C/T Tires Size Lt235/85R16 Manufactured Between September 15 And September 21, 2002. These Tires May Not Have Adequate Rubber Coverage Of The Belt Edge Due To Low Thread Gauge Under The Shoulder Slots.
Make Of Vehicle
COOPER
Model Of Vehicle
LT21585R16
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
02T016000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Is Not Detected, Continued Use May Cause The Ply Cords To Break And The Tubeless Liner To Tear And Lose The Inflating Air. Loss Of Air Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cooper Is Notifying Its Customers To Have Their Tires Replaced Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began December 2, 2002. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Cooper’S Customer Relations At 800-854-6288.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20020915
End Of Manufacture
20020921
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
261
Date Owners Notified
20021202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20021203