Defect Description For Recall
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (Cooper) Is Recalling Certain Wild Country Radial Xtx Sport 265/65R18 Tires Manufactured June 1, 2014 To June 28, 2014. The Affected Tires May Experience Cracking And Broken Ply Cords In The Lower Sidewall On The Intended Outboard Side Above The Rim. Thus, These Tires Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.”
Make Of Vehicle
COOPER
Model Of Vehicle
WILD COUNTRY RADIAL XTX SPORT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
14T008000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
If The Tire Experiences Cracking Or Broken Ply Cords, This Will Increase The Risk Of A Tire Blowout And The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cooper Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Test The Suspected Tires, Replace The Ones That Need To Be Replaced, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began In August 2014. Owners May Contact Cooper Customer Service At 1-800-854-6288. Coopers Number For This Recall Is 159.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20140601
End Of Manufacture
20140628
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
1492
Date Owners Notified
20140804
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20140716
Make Campaign Number
159