NHTSA recall 21T015000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Aug 27, 2021370 vehicles affectedCooper Tire & Rubber Co.Maker’s number 181
The defect
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires with DOT code 0721. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tire may experience a belt separation.
The risk
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Cooper Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 181.