Safety Recall NHTSA · 06T016000 Reported October 3, 2006

Belt separation

Q: What is recall 06T016000?

NHTSA recall 06T016000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on October 3, 2006. It addresses: Belt separation. The recall affects approximately 79,857 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 · 79,857 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

06T016000

Manufacturer Campaign

147

Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

79,857

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

October 3, 2006

Defect Summary

Certain cooper tires of various models listed above manufactured between august 6 and august 19, 2006 (dot serial weeks 3206 and 3306.) some of the subject tires may have been produced with non-conforming belt wire coat stock. if placed in service, the subject tires may develop a belt separation due to a reduced ability to prevent corrosion of the steel wires in an instance where moisture reaches the steel belt.

Safety Consequence

A belt separation could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Cooper tire will notify owners and replace the defective tires free of charge. the recall began on september 25, 2006. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations at 1-800-854-6288.

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 06T016000 or campaign 147.
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 06T016000

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

What is recall 06T016000?

NHTSA recall 06T016000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on October 3, 2006. It addresses: Belt separation. The recall affects approximately 79,857 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 06T016000 or the manufacturer campaign number 147. 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.