Cooper P22570r15 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 01T009000
Manufacturer: COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 28th, 2001
Manufactured End Date: February 3rd, 2001
Date of Owner Notification: May 4th, 2001

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN COOPER DISCOVERER A/T TIRE SIZE P225/70R14 TUBELESS RADIALS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 28 AND FEBRUARY 3, 2001. THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE DUE TO LOW THREAD GAUGE UNDER THE SHOULDER SLOTS.

Consequence Summary:
WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY EXPOSE THE BELT WIRES WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
COOPER IS NOTIFYING ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 4, 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.

Recall Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 00T012000
Manufacturer: COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 27th, 2000
Manufactured End Date: September 16th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: November 21st, 2000

Defect Summary:
TIRE DESCRIPTION: WINTER MASTER PLUS STEEL BELTED RADIAL TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN AUGUST 27 AND SEPTEMBER 16, 2000. THE TIRE SIZE IS P225/70R15, MODELS U9 UUBUL 3500 - U9 UUBUL 3700. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE INNERLINER TEARS CAUSED BY THE PROCESS OF EJECTING THE TIRE FROM THE MOLD AFTER CURING.

Consequence Summary:
WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED AIR LOSS. THE 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 WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS SHOULD BE AVOIDED UNTIL THE TIRES HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND REPLACED.

Corrective Summary:
COOPER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR TIRES INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 21, 2000.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 CONSUMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-854-6288.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).