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NHTSARecalled Dec 1, 2001 · #01T018000

COOPER/INADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

TIRE DESCRIPTION: DEL-NAT CORPORATION CHAPARRAL AP TIRES, SIZE P265/75R15 AND P265/75R16 PRODUCED BY COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO., BETWEEN AUGUST 26 AND OCTOBER 6, 2001. THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE DUE TO LOW TREAD GAUAGE UNDER THE SHOULDER SLOTS. WHEN THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY EVENTUALLY EXPOSE THE BELT WIRES WHICH COULD LEAD TO BELT DEGRADATION.

Product details

Product
COOPER/INADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

COOPER WILL NOTIFY ITS DEALERS/CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 10, 2001. 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 DEL-NAT CORPORATION AT 800-489-7233 OR COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 800-854-6288.

View the official CPSC notice