Defect Description For Recall
Tire Description: Cooper Signet Winter Trax Tire Size 215/70R16 Manufactured Between October 15 And October 21, 2000. These Tires Have An Improper StUD Pin Hole Due To The Mold StUD Pin Working Loose. The Improper Depth Of The StUD Pin Hole Can Allow A Properly Inserted Metal StUD Pin To Penetrate Into The Carcass Of The Tire And Cause A Gradual ReduCTIon In Inflation.
Make Of Vehicle
COOPER
Model Of Vehicle
P22575R15
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
01T011000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Air Could Cause The Tire To Run Under-Inflated And Result In Early Failure. Loss Of Air Might 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 May 29, 2001. 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 Tire Consumer Relations Department At 800-854-6288.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20001015
End Of Manufacture
20001021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
48
Date Owners Notified
20010529
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20010606