9999 COOPER LT21585R16 Recall

Campaign:

02T016000 on 12/05/2002

Component:

Tires

Manufactured:

09/14/2002 - 09/20/2002

Affected:

261

Defect:

Cooper durango radial xtr and mastercraft couser c/t tires size lt235/85r16 manufactured between september 15 and september 21, 2002. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low thread gauge under the shoulder slots.

Consequence:

If this condition is not detected, continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose the inflating air. loss of air could result in loss of steering control possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. owner notification began december 2, 2002. 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's customer relations at 800-854-6288.

Notes:

Also, customers can 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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