Recall number RTW/2017/002

Recall reference

RTW/2017/002

Recall Type

Wheel/Tyre

Recall Date

2017-10-17

Reason for concern

TYRE MAY DEFORM AND/OR TEAD DETACH

Reason for recall

The tyres may not comply with the requirements of certain US testing requirements (FMVSS 571.119 S6.1 and S7.2 Endurance). Specifically S6.1.2.(a) requires at the conclusion of the test there shall be no evidence of broken cords and S7.2 (d) requires the tyre complete the wheel test as indicated in Table III. The tyres may not complete the prescribed test distance or meet the post-test visual examination requirements. The affected tyres may develop an in-service unsatisfactory ride condition bulge in the tread area or a tread separation that if undetected may ultimately result in the loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a possible crash.

Remedy

The manufacturer is recalling affected stock and asking consumers to return affected tyres and providing a refund.

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

176