Cooper Discoverer M+S Sport Tires Recalled for Snow Traction Non-Compliance
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling specific Discoverer M+S Sport tires that do not meet federal snow traction requirements, increasing crash risk in snow.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 (increased crash risk in snow) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Discoverer M+S Sport tires in various sizes, including 235/75R15, 255/65R16, and 255/50R19. These tires may be marked with the Alpine Symbol but do not meet the traction requirements for snow tires. Consequently, the vehicles equipped with these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The affected tires may not provide the expected traction or performance in snow conditions, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall covers 7,067 units. The recall began on February 20, 2017.
Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace all the affected tires with tires from a different brand line, free of charge. Owners may contact Cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper's number for this recall is 166. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIRES recall
- Manufacturer
- Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Affected units
- 7,067
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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