NHTSA recall 06T016000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
Reported Oct 3, 200679,857 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.Maker’s number 147
The defect
Certain cooper tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (dot serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. if placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.
The risk
A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 1-800-854-6288.