The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19T024000·Announced 2019-12-18

Cooper Tire Recalls Specific Tires Due to Sidewall Defect

Cooper Tire is recalling specific Evolution Tour, Mastercraft, Hercules, Starfire, and Stratus tires due to an improper sidewall component that may cause tire deflation and 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 (improper sidewall component) that may cause tire deflation and tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Cooper Evolution Tour, Mastercraft SRT Touring, Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport, Starfire Solarus AS, and Mastercraft Stratus AS tires. The affected tires are all in size 225/50R17 and have DOT date code 3019. These tires were manufactured with an improper sidewall component.

The defect may cause tire deflation and tread separation, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is listed in the source text, but the recall notice indicates that owners of these specific tire models and sizes are affected.

Cooper Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. Consumers who have already replaced their tires may be eligible for reimbursement. The recall began on January 2, 2020. Owners can contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
2,095

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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