NHTSA recall 10T003000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
The defect
Cooper tire IS recalling certain discoverer h/t and discoverer lsx tires, size 245/70r17, produced between november 15 and december 12, 2009. these tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles." at various mileages, the subject tires may develop and exhibit tread chunking or cracking in the tread shoulder area.
The risk
Tread chunks may separate from the tire casing resulting in body damage to the vehicle or the driver may lose control resulting in a crash.
The remedy
Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. the safety recall began on february 23, 2010. owners may contact cooper tire customer relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288.