OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

04T001000

Tires

Reported Feb 2, 2004 · COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.

Summary

COOPER WEATHERMASTER ST-2, SIZE 235/75R15 WITH DOT SERIAL NUMBERS (4403 OR 4503) MANUFACTURED BETWEEN NOVEMBER 2 NOV 15, 2003. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE INNERLINER TEARS CAUSED BY THE PROCESS OF EJECTING THE TIRE FROM THE MOLD AFTER CURING. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT COULD RESULT IN ACCELERATED AIR LOSS.

Consequence

THE LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO RUN UNDER-INFLATED AND RESULT IN EARLY FAILURE. SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

COOPER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 27, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COOPER AT 800-854-6288.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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