The tires may have been improperly manufactured with a ply cord distortion.
The distortion may cause parting of the lower sidewall compounds extending to the cord material, increasing the risk of tire failure and a crash.
The following tires are being recalled:
TIN Range | Manuf. | Brand | Model | Size | Recall Date |
UPLM2C2 (2918 - 3518) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Big O | Big Foot A/S | 235/6 5R18 | 6/5/19 |
UPLM1HT (3018 - 4118) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | COOPER | Adventurer H/T CUV | 235/6 5R18 | 6/5/19 |
UPLMXNU (3318 - 4118) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | COOPER | Discoverer HTP | 235/6 5R18 | 6/5/19 |
UPLM1D3 (3818 - 4118) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | COOPER | Discoverer SRX | 235/6 5R18 | 6/5/19 |
UPLM1LE (2918 - 4118) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | COOPER | Evolution H/T | 235/6 5R18 | 6/5/19 |
UPLMDRW (3718 - 4118) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | Les Schwab | Back Country QS3 Touring HT | 235/6 5R18 | 6/5/19 |
UPLMFXF (2918 - 3518) | Cooper Tire & Rubber Company | MASTER CRAFT | Courser HSX Tour | 235/6 5R18 | 6/5/19 |
What to do
Cooper Tire has notified owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge.
The recall began June 14, 2019.
Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire's number for this recall is 172.