Cooper/pinhole in tire sidewall
Defect Summary
Tire description: cooper discovery a/t tires, size p215/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between august 26 and september 1, 2001. some of these tires were producted with a small pinhole in the upper sidewall of the dot serial side of the tire. tires with this hole will leak when the tire is mounted on a wheel and inflated.
Safety Consequence
Should the air loss not be detected, the loss of the inflating air might result in loss of control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper's customer relations at 800-854-6288. also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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FAQ: Recall 02T001000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 02T001000?
NHTSA recall 02T001000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on January 28, 2002. It addresses: Cooper/pinhole in tire sidewall. The recall affects approximately 484 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02T001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.