The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12T010000·Announced 2012-06-08

Cooper Tires Recall Specific Models Due to Tread Separation Risk

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling specific Discoverer, Mastercraft, and other brand tires due to contaminated rubber that may cause tread separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tread separation) that can result in loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Cooper brand Discoverer H/T, Discoverer LSX, and Mastercraft Courser HTR tires, as well as tires branded as Del-Nat Delta A/S Sierradial, National A/S Commando, Pep Boys Definity Dakota H/T, and TBC Sigma Stampede Radial SUV. The recall includes specific sizes: LT235/85R16, P265/70R17, and 265/70R17.

The defect involves the potential use of contaminated rubber in the tread compound. This contamination could result in tread separation, which may lead to a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. Free mounting and balancing will also be included as applicable. The recall began on June 15, 2012. Owners may contact Cooper Tire & Rubber Company's Consumer Relations Department at 1-800-854-6288 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:TREAD/BELT recall
Manufacturer
COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
10,236

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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