The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·12T008000·Announced 2012-04-05

Cooper Tires Recalls Discoverer H/T Tires for Incorrect Markings

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Discoverer H/T tires due to incorrect load and pressure markings that may lead to over-loading or under-inflation.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (incorrect labeling) increases the risk of a vehicle crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Discoverer H/T tires, size LT245/75R16, manufactured from February 12, 2012, through March 10, 2012. Some of these tires may have been produced with an incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load molded onto the intended inner sidewall. As a result, the affected tires fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Inaccurate tire labeling may lead to the tire being over-loaded and/or under-inflated, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash. The safety recall began on April 11, 2012.

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included, as applicable. Owners may contact Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-854-6288 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:MARKINGS recall
Affected units
1,084

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.