Safety Recall NHTSA · 16T003000 Reported March 15, 2016

Tire may lose air due to pin size hole in sidewall

Q: What is recall 16T003000?

NHTSA recall 16T003000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on March 15, 2016. It addresses: Tire may lose air due to pin size hole in sidewall. The recall affects approximately 577 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 · 577 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16T003000

Manufacturer Campaign

163

Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

577

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

March 15, 2016

Completion Rate

32.06

Defect Summary

Cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper) is recalling certain roadmaster rm234 tires, size 295/75r22.5, manufactured august 6, 2015, to september 5, 2015 (weeks 3115-3515). the affected tires may have a pin-sized hole in the sidewall that can result in a loss of air.

Safety Consequence

A loss of tire air pressure can cause sudden tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Cooper will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires including the mounting and balancing, free of charge. the recall began on april 20, 2016. owners may contact cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. cooper's number for this recall is 4y.

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 16T003000 or campaign 163.
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 16T003000

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

What is recall 16T003000?

NHTSA recall 16T003000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on March 15, 2016. It addresses: Tire may lose air due to pin size hole in sidewall. The recall affects approximately 577 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 16T003000 or the manufacturer campaign number 163. 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.