Safety Recall NHTSA · 02T002000 Reported January 28, 2002

Cooper/innerliner tears

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · N/A · 2,884 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02T002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,884
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
January 28, 2002

Defect Summary

Tire description: cooper discovery h/t tires, size p225/75r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between october 7 and november 17, 2001. some of these tires may have innerliner tears caused by the process of ejecting the tire from the mold after curing.

Safety Consequence

When this condition exists, it could result in accelerated air loss. loss of air could result in loss of steering 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).

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 02T002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 02T002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 02T002000?

NHTSA recall 02T002000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on January 28, 2002. It addresses: Cooper/innerliner tears. The recall affects approximately 2,884 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 02T002000 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.