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NHTSARecalled Nov 14, 2005 · #05T018000

STUD PIN HOLE/SLOW AIR LOSS

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

CERTAIN COOPER TIRE WHETHER-MASTER S/T2, SIZE 215/65R16, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 13 AND JUNE 4, 2005. THERE IS IMPROPER DEPTH OF THE STUD PIN HOLD. A PROPERLY INSERTED METAL STUD PIN, OVER TIME, COULD PENETRATE INTO THE CARCASS AND CAUSE A GRADUAL REDUCTION IN INFLATION OF THE TIRE. THE LOSS OF AIR COULD CAUSE THE TIRE TO RUN UNDER-INFLATED AND RESULT IN EARLY FAILURE. LOSS OF AIR MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITH VEHICLE CRASH THE POTENTIAL OCCURRENCE.

Product details

Product
STUD PIN HOLE/SLOW AIR LOSS
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

COOPER TIRE WILL NOTIFY ITS OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2005.

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