Safety Recall NHTSA · 02T008000 Reported July 23, 2002

Cooper/innerliner fold

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · N/A · 59 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
02T008000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
59
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
July 23, 2002

Defect Summary

Cooper response rst touring 2000 tires size p205/70r15 produced by copper tire & rubber co., between april 21 and april 27, 2002. these tires may have a fold on the innerliner.

Safety Consequence

Tires with a fold or crack will leak air when they are mounted and inflated. should the air loss not be detected, the loss of inflating air could result in a tire failure, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Cooper is notifying its customers to have their tires replaced free of charge. Owner notification began july 30, 2002. 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 827-286-0400.

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 02T008000 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 02T008000

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

What is recall 02T008000?

NHTSA recall 02T008000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on July 23, 2002. It addresses: Cooper/innerliner fold. The recall affects approximately 59 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 02T008000 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.