Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #98T001000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98T001000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 607 affected units, COOPER/RUBBER COVERAGE, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Tire description: cooper lifeliner grand classic ste p235/60r16 (serial no. 3d14c1b497, manufactured december 7 through december 13, 1997); and mastercraft mark vii p235/60r16 (serial no. 3d14feu497, manufactured december 7 through december 13, 1997). these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to wide belt endings. the belt wires eventually cause cracking resulting in exposed belts.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace these tires as well as mount and balance the new tires.