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HighNHTSA·21T014000·Announced 2021-08-27

Cooper Tire Recalls Evolution H/T Tires with Incorrect Date Markings

Cooper Tire is recalling specific Evolution H/T tires marked with the wrong manufacture date, which could lead to use beyond their recommended service life.

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 (tire failure leading to crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Evolution H/T 245/70R16 tires. The recall addresses tires where the Tire Identification Number (TIN) displays an incorrect manufacture date. The correct code for these tires is 2317, but they are incorrectly marked with 1723. This error causes the tires to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 139 and 574.

The incorrect date marking may cause the tires to be used beyond their recommended service life. This increases the risk of tire failure and a subsequent crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Owners of the affected tires should contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288 to arrange for a free replacement. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2021. Cooper Tire’s internal number for this recall is 171. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:MARKINGS recall
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
327

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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