The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21T002000·Announced 2021-02-19

Cooper Tire Recalls Multiple Tires Due to Sidewall Separation Risk

Cooper Tire is recalling specific Discoverer, Evolution, and other brand tires because the sidewall may bulge or separate, potentially causing a rapid deflation and crash.

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 (tire sidewall separation) that can lead to rapid deflation and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Discoverer, Evolution, Courser, Deegan, Adventurer, Hercules, Back Country, Multi-Mile Wild Country, and Big O brand tires. The recall involves approximately 430,298 units.

The affected tires may develop a bulge or separation in the sidewall. This defect can cause the tire to rapidly deflate, which increases the risk of a crash.

Cooper Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on March 25, 2021. 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
430,298

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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