Cooper Recalls Some Mastercraft Grand Touring Tires

The tires may have low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area which could cause tread separation and sidewall failure, the National Highway Traffic Association Says says.

By Tire Review Staff
February 24, 2021

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is recalling certain Cooper CS5 Grand Touring 225/55R17 and Mastercraft LSR Grand Touring 225/55R17 tires with DOT codes 2920 through 0121.

The tires may have low tread gauge in the shoulder slot area which could cause tread separation and sidewall failure, the National Highway Traffic Association Says says.

Cooper Tire will notify registered owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the tires, free of charge.

Copper Tire plans to begin notification no later than April 22. Owners may contact Cooper Tire customer service at 1-800-854-6288. Cooper Tire’s number for this recall is 177-2.

Note: This recall supersedes 20T-017 and any tires recalled under 20T-017, but not yet replaced, are now included in this safety recall.

TIA to Offer Commercial Tire Instructor Training

The four-day class covers all aspects of medium/heavy truck tire service.

By Christian Hinton
September 20, 2023

The Tire Industry Association (TIA) is traveling to Louisville, Ky., for its Oct. 17-20, in-person, 400-Level Certified Commercial Tire Service (CTS) Instructor training class. The training is fully compliant with OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.177, TIA said. The four-day Certified CTS Instructor class covers all aspects of medium/heavy truck tire service and teaches attendees how to instruct a 300-Level certified technician course in the field. Coursework consists of 18 modules, including OSHA requirements, wheel service and torque, single-piece and multi-piece rim demounting, mounting and inflation, charts and tables.