Large Recall NHTSA · 06T002000 Reported February 6, 2006

Air loss

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 101,582 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
06T002000
Manufacturer Campaign
144
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
101,582
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
February 6, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain cooper trendsetter se, mastercraft a/s iv, dean alpha 365 a/s, and starfire flite-line iv replacement passenger vehicle tires manufactured between november 21, 2004, and july 30, 2005. the affected tires may contain an unauthorized material in the upper sidewall region of the tire. the presence of this material may precipitate the formation of small, isolated voids which could result in early life loss of air pressure. the loss of air pressure will cause the tire to run under-inflated and may result in early failure.

Safety Consequence

Tire failure could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify its owners and replace the tires free of charge. owners are being warned to avoid driving at highway speeds until the tires have been inspected and replaced. the recall began on february 10, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 800-854-6288.

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 06T002000 or campaign 144.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 06T002000

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

What is recall 06T002000?

NHTSA recall 06T002000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on February 6, 2006. It addresses: Air loss. The recall affects approximately 101,582 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 06T002000 or the manufacturer campaign number 144. 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.