Recall 16T003000: Tires, Sidewall

NHTSA recall 16T003000 · announced March 15, 2016 · Roadmaster · 577 units affected

The problem

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper) is recalling certain Roadmaster RM234 tires, size 295/75R22.5, manufactured August 6, 2015, to September 5, 2015 (weeks 3115-3515). The affected tires may have a pin-sized hole in the sidewall that can result in a loss of air.

The risk

A loss of tire air pressure can cause sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires including the mounting and balancing, free of charge. The recall began on April 20, 2016. Owners may contact Cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper's number for this recall is 4Y.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.