Recall number RTW/2008/001

Recall reference

RTW/2008/001

Recall Type

Wheel/Tyre

Recall Date

2008-03-20

Reason for concern

TYRE DEFLATION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

Reason for recall

It has been identified that the subject tyres have failed to comply with the requirements of 49CFR 571.139 S6.3.2 (a) in that the test tyre developed a bulge in the lower sidewall on the whitewall side which indicates the presence of a separation between the two lower sidewall components. Should this go undetected loss of inflation medium may occur which can result in a loss of directional control.

Remedy

Owners of the recall subject tyres will be contacted; and the tyres replaced.

How to check if the vehicle is recalled

Contact the local COOPER dealership or manufacturer. You will not need to pay for anything involving the recall.

How the manufacturer will repair

The Recalled vehicles will have the fixing checked and corrected as necessary by and official COOPER service.

Number of affected COOPER Wheel/Tyre

24