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.
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. – Low Tread Gauge May Cause Tire Failure
| Report Received Date | 02/21/2021 |
| NHTSA ID | 21T003000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | 177-2 |
| Potentially Affected | 11957 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21T003000) |
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