Cooper Europe recalls Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tires

The thin innerliner gauge may cause tire failure

12/02/2019

James Limbach Reporter

Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe is recalling 163 Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tires, size 240/50R16, manufactured April 8, 2018. through June 1, 2019 (DOT date codes 1418-2119).

The innerliner gauge may be too thin, possibly resulting in a rapid deflation of the tire.

Rapid tire deflation can reduce vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Cooper Europe will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began November 18, 2019.

Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at (800) 854-6288 or by email at tyrerecall@coopertire.com. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 174.

James Limbach

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.

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