Safety Recall NHTSA · 21T014000 Reported August 27, 2021

Incorrect tire manufacture date/fmvss 139 & 574

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 327 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21T014000
Manufacturer Campaign
171
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
327
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
August 27, 2021
Completion Rate
9.48

Defect Summary

Cooper tire & rubber co. (cooper tire) is recalling certain evolution h/t 245/70r16 tires. the tire identification number (tin) states the incorrect manufacture date of the tire. the correct code is 2317, and the subject tires are incorrectly marked with 1723. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles" and number 574, "tire identification & recordkeeping."

Safety Consequence

An incorrect manufacture date may cause the tire to be used beyond it's recommended service life, increasing the risk of tire failure and crash.

Corrective Action

Cooper tire will replace the tires, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on september 23, 2021. owners may contact cooper tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. cooper tire's number for this recall is 171.

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 21T014000 or campaign 171.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21T014000

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

What is recall 21T014000?

NHTSA recall 21T014000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on August 27, 2021. It addresses: Incorrect tire manufacture date/fmvss 139 & 574. The recall affects approximately 327 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 21T014000 or the manufacturer campaign number 171. 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.