Defect Description For Recall
Cooper Tire Is Recalling 48,037 Load Range E Tires, Sizes Lt265/75R16 And Lt235/85R16, Produced Between December 2, 2007 And February 9, 2008. These Tires Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles.” A Bulge Can Occur In The Lower Sidewall On The White Sidewall Side Which Indicates The Existence Of A Separation Between Two Lower Sidewall Components.
Make Of Vehicle
GENERIC
Model Of Vehicle
MENTOR ALL TERRAIN RADIAL SXT
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
08T005000
Component Description
Tires:Sidewall
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Cooper Tire Will Notify Owners And Replace The Tires Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On March 14, 2008. Owners May Contact Cooper Tire Customer Relations Toll-Free At 800-854-6288.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20071202
End Of Manufacture
20080202
Type Of Vehicle Recall
T
Number Affected
48037
Date Owners Notified
20080314
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Date Report Received
20080307
Make Campaign Number
150
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
139