IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd.
Bath Road, Melksham, Wiltshire SN12 8AA
+44 (0)1225 703 101
19 January 2018
Dear Customer:
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. has been informed that an issue relating to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Cooper tyres, identified as follows:
Brand | Line | Size | DOT Identification Code | |||
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COOPER | COBRA RADIAL G/T | P215/70R14 | R7 | HY | C28 | 0617 -- 0617 |
COOPER | COBRA RADIAL G/T | P225/70R14 | R7 | FC | C28 | 0617 -- 0717 |
COOPER | COBRA RADIAL G/T | P225/70R15 | R7 | UU | C28 | 0617 -- 0717 |
COOPER | TRENDSETTER SE | P205/75R15 | R7 | UL | C2T | 0617 -- 0717 |
COOPER | TRENDSETTER SE | P235/75R15 | R7 | HL | C2T | 0617 -- 0717 |
MASTERCRAFT | AS IV | P235/75R15 | R7 | HL | FEB | 0617 -- 0717 |
The following illustration shows where to find the DOT information on a sample of one of the affected tyres. The affected DOT serial numbers are detailed in the above table (beginning with R7---- and ending with a four digit date code (2-digit week and 2-digit year) between 0617 and 0717 inclusive, in this example 0617.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. is recalling all of the tyres with the identification number(s) above. Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd. has determined that the affected tyres may develop an in-service audible noise, unsatisfactory ride condition, belt separation, or distortion in the tread area that if undetected may ultimately result in a tyre failure leading to the loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a possible crash. If you believe you have an affected tyre, please immediately contact the dealer from which you purchased your tyres to arrange an inspection and a replacement of any affected tyres free of charge.
If you have any queries in relation to this recall, please contact Cooper Customer Care at tyrerecall@coopertire.com or contact your local Cooper dealer. Information about the recall is also available on the Cooper Tire website http://www.coopertire.co.uk.
We regret this inconvenience, but are sure that you understand our interest in your safety and satisfaction with your tyres.
Sincerely
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd.