Safety Recall NHTSA · 08T029000 Reported December 12, 2008

Undercured/tread separation

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 1,692 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08T029000
Manufacturer Campaign
151
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
1,692
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
December 12, 2008

Defect Summary

Cooper tire is recalling 1,692 cooper cs4 touring (vr) tires, size 215/55r17, produced between september 7 and october 11, 2008. these tires may have been cured for an inadequate amount of time.

Safety Consequence

This condition can lead to tread separation, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control and a crash.

Corrective Action

Cooper tire will notify owners and replace, mount, and balance any defective tires free of charge. dealers will examine suspect tires to see if they fall in the recall population. the recall began on december 18, 2008. owners may contact cooper tire consumer relations toll-free at 1-800-854-6288.

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 08T029000 or campaign 151.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08T029000

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

What is recall 08T029000?

NHTSA recall 08T029000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on December 12, 2008. It addresses: Undercured/tread separation. The recall affects approximately 1,692 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 08T029000 or the manufacturer campaign number 151. 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.