Safety Recall NHTSA · 15T022000 Reported December 10, 2015

Tread may crack/fmvss 139

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 153 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15T022000
Manufacturer Campaign
161
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
153
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
December 10, 2015
Completion Rate
41.18

Defect Summary

Cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper) is recalling certain cooper zeon ltz tires size 275/55r20 xl extra load tubeless tires manufactured september 1, 2015, to september 14, 2015. the affected tires may experience tread cracking or tread lug chunking during use. as such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

Safety Consequence

Tread cracking or tread lug chunking may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on january 4, 2016. owners may contact cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. cooper's number for this recall is 161.

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 15T022000 or campaign 161.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15T022000

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

What is recall 15T022000?

NHTSA recall 15T022000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on December 10, 2015. It addresses: Tread may crack/fmvss 139. The recall affects approximately 153 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 15T022000 or the manufacturer campaign number 161. 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.