Cooper Recall Now Includes Hercules, Pro Comp

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.’s March recall of light truck tyres now includes Hercules and Pro Comp models produced by the tyremaker. The NHTSA issued recall notices for 2,005 Hercules branded and for 1,206 Pro Comp tyres produced between December 2, 2007 and January 12 in size LT265/75R16 Load Range E. In March, Cooper began recalling some 48,037 Cooper branded and private brand light truck tyres. The private brand lines included tyres for TBC, American Car Care Centers, Nokian Tyre, and Sure Tire.

The recall also includes Cooper Discoverer ATR tyres in sizes LT235/85R16 and LT265/75R16; Dean Wildcat Radial in size LT265/75R16; Mastercraft Courser A/T 2 in sizes, LT235/85R16 and LT265/75R16; and Mentor All Terrain Radial SXT in size LT265/75R16. (Tire Review/Akron)