Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.: Safety Recalls in 2008

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in 2008. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 12, 2008

(Campaign #: 151)

UNDERCURED/TREAD SEPARATION

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.

NHTSA ID: 08T029000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 1,692

Consequence Summary:

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

Corrective Action:

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 BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-854-6288.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 7, 2008

(Campaign #: 150)

FMVSS 139/SIDEWALL SEPARATION

COOPER TIRE IS RECALLING 48,037 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZES LT265/75R16 AND LT235/85R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 2, 2007 AND FEBRUARY 9, 2008. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, "NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES." A BULGE CAN OCCUR IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL ON THE WHITE SIDEWALL SIDE WHICH INDICATES THE EXISTENCE OF A SEPARATION BETWEEN TWO LOWER SIDEWALL COMPONENTS.

NHTSA ID: 08T005000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 48,037

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

COOPER TIRE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 800-854-6288.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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