Cooper Tire Lt285/75r16 Cooper Discoverer S/t: Tyre Deflation May Result In Loss Of Directional Control

Recalling firm
COOPER TIRE
Product
Vehicles: COOPER TIRE LT285/75R16 COOPER DISCOVERER S/T. Units affected: 24
Reason
It has been identified that the subject tyres have failed to comply with the requirements of 49CFR 571.139 S6.3.2 (a) in that the test tyre developed a bulge in the lower sidewall on the whitewall side which indicates the presence of a separation between the two lower sidewall components. Should this go undetected loss of inflation medium may occur which can result in a loss of directional control. Remedy: Owners of the recall subject tyres will be contacted; and the tyres replaced.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2008-03-20
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

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