NHTSA recall 08T005000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Mar 7, 200848,037 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.Maker’s number 150Built Dec 2, 2007 – Feb 9, 2008
The defect
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.
The risk
This condition could result in a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.