Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.: Safety Recalls in 2021

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in 2021. See the details of the recalls below.

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August 27, 2021

(Campaign #: 171)

Incorrect Tire Manufacture Date/FMVSS 139 & 574

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Evolution H/T 245/70R16 tires. The Tire Identification Number (TIN) states the incorrect manufacture date of the tire. The correct code is 2317, and the subject tires are incorrectly marked with 1723. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires For Light Vehicles" and number 574, "Tire Identification & Recordkeeping."

NHTSA ID: 21T014000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 327

Consequence Summary:

An incorrect manufacture date may cause the tire to be used beyond it's recommended service life, increasing the risk of tire failure and crash.

Corrective Action:

Cooper Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 23, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 171.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 9.48

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August 27, 2021

(Campaign #: 181)

Tire Belt Separation

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Hercules Roadtour 455 Sport 225/50R17 tires with DOT code 0721. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tire may experience a belt separation.

NHTSA ID: 21T015000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 370

Consequence Summary:

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Cooper Tire will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning September 10, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 181.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 1.08

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February 21, 2021

(Campaign #: 177-2)

Low Tread Gauge May Cause Tire Failure

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Cooper CS5 Grand Touring 225/55R17 and Mastercraft LSR Grand Touring 225/55R17 tires with DOT codes 2920 through 3220, 4220 through 4420 and 5120 through 0121. The tires may have low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area which could cause tread separation and sidewall failure.

NHTSA ID: 21T003000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 11,957

Consequence Summary:

A sidewall failure may cause the tire to rapidly deflate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Cooper Tire will notify registered owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the tires, free of charge. Cooper Tire plans to begin notification no later than April 22, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 177-2. Note: This recall supersedes 20T-017 and any tires recalled under 20T-017, but not yet replaced, are now included in this safety recall.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 35.6

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February 19, 2021

(Campaign #: 178)

Tire Sidewall Separation

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain Discoverer, Evolution, Courser, Deegan, Adventurer, Hercules, Back Country, Multi-Mile Wild Country and Big O brand tires. The tires may develop a bulge or separation in the sidewall.

NHTSA ID: 21T002000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 430,298

Consequence Summary:

A sidewall separation may cause the tire to rapidly deflate, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Cooper Tire will notify owners, and dealers will replace affected tires, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 25, 2021. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 178.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 7.4

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