ROADMASTER RM234 9999: TIRES:SIDEWALL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16T003000

Make Model Year
ROADMASTER RM234 NO YEAR
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-04-20 2016-03-15 2016-03-15

Production Dates: 2015-08-06 - 2015-09-05

Manufacturers Involved: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 163

Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 577

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. "Cooper" is recalling certain Roadmaster RM234 tires, size 295/75R22.5, manufactured August 6, 2015, to September 5, 2015 "weeks 3115-3515". The affected tires may have a pin-sized hole in the sidewall that can result in a loss of air.

Consequence

A loss of tire air pressure can cause sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires including the mounting and balancing, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper's number for this recall is 4Y.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.