Cooper Tire Recall Issued

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:  COOPER / CS4 TOURING (VR) / 215/55R17
Manufacturer: COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Production Dates: SEP 07, 2008 - OCT 11, 2008
Mfr's Report Date: DEC 11, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08T029000

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Summary:
COOPER TIRE IS RECALLING 1,692 COOPER CS4 TOURING (VR) TIRES, SIZE 215/55R17, PRODUCED BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 7 AND OCTOBER 11, 2008. THESE TIRES MAY HAVE BEEN CURED FOR AN INADEQUATE AMOUNT OF TIME.

Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO TREAD SEPARATION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH.

Remedy:
COOPER TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE, MOUNT, AND BALANCE ANY DEFECTIVE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL EXAMINE SUSPECT TIRES TO SEE IF THEY FALL IN THE RECALL POPULATION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288.

Notes:
COOPER TIRE'S RECALL NO. 151. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration