Cooper Chaparral Ap P265/75R16, Chaparral Ap P265/75R15: Tires

Affects Cooper Chaparral Ap P265/75R16, Chaparral Ap P265/75R15 · 2001 — about 26 vehicles.

The hazard

These tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to low tread gauge under the shoulder slots. When this condition exists, it may eventually expose the belt wires, which could lead to belt degradation. Correction: Cooper will notify its dealers/customers to have the tires replaced free of charge

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational