The defect
THESE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE ON THE BELT EDGE IN THE SHOULDER SLOTS.
The risk
THE BELT WIRES CAN PENETRATE THE SURFACE CAUSING EXPOSED BELTS WHICH CAN LEAD TO ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Pep Boys | Futura Dakota A/T | — |
| Pep Boys | P23575R15 | — |
| Sears | LT23575R15 | — |
| Sears | Trailhandler A-T II | — |
Tire recalls in 1996
NHTSA received 2 tire recall campaigns in 1996, covering up to 1,242 tires. With 544 tires, this campaign ranks 2 of 2 by size that year.
More from Cooper Tire & Rubber Co
132 tire recall campaigns filed by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T010000 8 Jun 2012 | Cooper,Del-Nat,Pep Boys,TBC | 10,236 |
| 12T008000 5 Apr 2012 | Cooper | 1,084 |
| 10T003000 21 Feb 2010 | Cooper | 7,769 |
| 08T029000 12 Dec 2008 | Cooper | 1,692 |
| 08T005000 7 Mar 2008 | Cooper,Dean,Generic,Mastercraft | 48,037 |
| 07T005000 3 Jul 2007 | Cooper | 91,747 |
| 06T016000 3 Oct 2006 | Cooper,Dean,Dominator,Generic,Mastercraft,Starfire | 79,857 |
| 06T002000 6 Feb 2006 | Cooper | 101,582 |
| 06T004000 6 Feb 2006 | Cooper | 3,164 |
| 06T003000 6 Feb 2006 | Cooper,Mickey Thompson,TBC Corporation,Transamerican Auto Parts,Treadways Corporation | 183,602 |