Defect Description For Recall
Cooper Zeon 2Xs, Cooper Zeon Zpt, And Mastercraft Avenger Zhp, Size 215/35R18 Manufactured Between January 11 And January 31, 2004. These Tires Are Prone To Sidewall Cracking On Both Sidewalls Of The Tire. In Certain Service Conditions Where Excessive Flexing Of The Tire Sidewall Occurs The Cracking Could Extend To The Body Ply Cords. This Condition Could Lead To The Degradation Of The Body Ply Cords And Loss Of Inflation Pressure. The Loss Of Inflation Pressure Could Cause The Tire To Run Under-Inflated And Result In Early Tire Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
COOPER
Model Of Vehicle
ZEON 2XS
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
04T005000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
The Loss Of Air Could Result In Loss Of Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
Cooper Tire Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began March 9, 2004. 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’S Consumer Relations At 1-800-854-6288.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20040111
End Of Manufacture
20040131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
445
Date Owners Notified
20040309
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20040308
Make Campaign Number
128