Cooper Discoverer H/T LT245/75R16: Tires

Affects Cooper Discoverer H/T LT245/75R16 · 2012 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

Certain tires were produced with incorrect load range, maximum permissible inflation pressure, and maximum load information molded on the inboard sidewall. The incorrect inboard sidewalls are marked: LOAD RANGE C, MAX. LOAD SINGLE 1000kg (2205 LBS.) AT 350 kPa (50 P.S.I.) COLD MAX. LOAD DUAL 910kg (2006 LBS.) AT 350 kPa (50 P.S.I.) COLD, instead of the correct information "LOAD RANGE E, MAX. LOAD SINGLE 1380kg (3042 LBS.) AT 550 kPa (80 P.S.I.) COLD, MAX. LOAD DUAL 1260kg (2778 LBS.) AT 550 kPa (80 P.S.I.) COLD. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected tires.

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