Safety Recall NHTSA · 97T005000 Reported April 29, 1997

Cooper/sidewall puncture

Q: What is recall 97T005000?

NHTSA recall 97T005000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on April 29, 1997. It addresses: Cooper/sidewall puncture. The recall affects approximately 889 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 889 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

97T005000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

889

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

April 29, 1997

Defect Summary

Tire description: eldorado bravada steel radial, p155/80r13 manufactured march 12-march 15, 1997 (u9e4ej9107), march 16-march 22, 1997 (u9e4ej9117) and march 23-march 29, 1997 (u9e4ej9127). an aluminum pin was found to be protruding into the mold cavity. the damaged area of the tire appears on the side opposite the dot serial number in the upper sidewall.

Safety Consequence

This condition can cause the tire to leak air. should the air loss not be detected, the loss of the inflating air could result in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these tires as well as mount and balance the new tires.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 97T005000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 97T005000

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

What is recall 97T005000?

NHTSA recall 97T005000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on April 29, 1997. It addresses: Cooper/sidewall puncture. The recall affects approximately 889 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 97T005000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.