NHTSA recall 12T010000 · Tires
Tires › Tread/belt
The defect
Cooper tire & rubber company (cooper) IS recalling certain cooper brand discoverer h/t tires, sizes lt235/85r16 and p265/70r17; discoverer lsx, size 265/70r17; and mastercraft courser htr, size lt235/85r16. also included in this recall are tires branded as del-nat delta a/s sierradial or national a/s commando, size 265/70r17; pep boys definity dakota h/t, size p265/70r17; and tbc sigma stampede radial SUV, size p265/70r17. contaminated rubber may have been used in the tread compound which could result in tread separation.
The risk
Tread separation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. the recall began on june 15, 2012. owners may contact cooper tire & rubber companys consumer relations department at 1-800-854-6288.