Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. has issued a recall on 7,067 Discover M+S Sport tires for an incorrect Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol.
According to Cooper, certain Discover M+S Sport tires affected by the recall may be marked with the Alpine Symbol (Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake Symbol), but do not meet the traction requirements for snow tires. Due to this incorrect marking, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, “New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles.”
Affected tires include sizes 235/75R15, 255/65R16, 215/70R16, 225/70R16, 235/70R16, 245/70R16, 265/70R16, 255/60R17, 225/65R17, 235/65R17, 265/65R17, 255/55R18, 235/60R18 and 255/50R19.
Cooper will notify owners, and dealers of the recall and will replace all the affected tires with tires from a different brand line, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 24, 2017. Cooper customer service can also be contacted at 1-800-854-6288.