Cooper Cs5 Grand Touring recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 21, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. recalls Cooper Cs5 Grand Touring, Lsr Grand Touring (tires)

Recall number

21T003000

Brand / firm

Cooper, Mastercraft

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 11,957 units

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.