Safety Recall NHTSA · 04T004000 Reported March 8, 2004

Cooper/tread separation

Q: What is recall 04T004000?

NHTSA recall 04T004000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on March 8, 2004. It addresses: Cooper/tread separation. The recall affects approximately 136 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 136 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04T004000

Manufacturer Campaign

127

Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

136

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

March 8, 2004

Defect Summary

Cooper zeon 2xs and mastercraft avenger zhp, size 265/35r18 manufactured between december 21, 2003, and january 10, 2004. these tires are prone to tread chunking which may lead to tread separation.

Safety Consequence

. tread separation could lead to a loss of control of the vehicle which may result in a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify its customers and replace the affected tires free of charge. owner notification began march 9, 2004. 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 04T004000 or campaign 127.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04T004000

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

What is recall 04T004000?

NHTSA recall 04T004000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on March 8, 2004. It addresses: Cooper/tread separation. The recall affects approximately 136 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 04T004000 or the manufacturer campaign number 127. 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.