Separation of the tire belt
Defect Summary
Cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper) is recalling certain cooper cobra radial g/t tires, sizes p215/70r14, p225/70r14 and p225/70r15, cornell 1000 tires, size p235/75r15, el dorado golden fury gft tires, size p205/75r15, futura gls super sport tires, size p225/70r14, mastercraft avenger g/t tires, size p225/70r14, mastercraft mc-440 tires, sizes 185/60r15, 215/60r16, 225/60r16, 225/60r17 and 205/55r16, starfire rs-c 2.0 tires, sizes 215/60r16 and 205/55r16, starfire sf-340 tires, sizes p215/65r16, p185/60r15, p215/60r16 and p225/60r16, cooper trendsetter se tires, sizes p205/75r15 and p235/75r15, mastercraft a/s iv tires, sizes p205/75r15 and p235/75r15, and vanderbilt turbo-tech g/t radial tires, size p225/70r14. these tires were manufactured with an incorrect belt rubber compound that may result in poor adhesion of the rubber to the belt wires, potentially resulting in a belt separation.
Safety Consequence
If the belt separates from the tire it can cause loss of vehicle control, 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 3, 2018. owners may contact cooper customer service at 1-800-854-6288. cooper's number for this recall is 170.
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FAQ: Recall 17T019000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17T019000?
NHTSA recall 17T019000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on December 14, 2017. It addresses: Separation of the tire belt. The recall affects approximately 41,014 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 17T019000 or the manufacturer campaign number 170. 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.