Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. | NHTSA Recall #98T004000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98T004000 by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.. Includes 1,683 affected units, COOPER/INADEQUATE RUBBER, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Tire description: cooper trendsetter se, serial numbers 3duuc2j358 and 3duuc2j368 (august 30 through september 12, 1998); mastercraft a/s iv, serial numbers 3duuff7338, 3duuffu348, and 3duuffu358 (august 16 through september 5, 1998); and hercules mrx plus iv, serial numbers 3duuhnm338 (manufactured august 16 through august 22, 1998) p225/70r15 tubeless radial standard load tires. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage on the belt edge due to low tread gauge under the shoulder slots.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect these tires and replace, mount and balance the new tire at no charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98T004000

Manufacturer: Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Report Received Date: 1998-11-17T00:00:00

Subject: Cooper/inadequate rubber

Component: Tires

Potentially Affected Units: 1,683

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Tire

Defect Summary: Tire description: cooper trendsetter se, serial numbers 3duuc2j358 and 3duuc2j368 (august 30 through september 12, 1998); mastercraft a/s iv, serial numbers 3duuff7338, 3duuffu348, and 3duuffu358 (august 16 through september 5, 1998); and hercules mrx plus iv, serial numbers 3duuhnm338 (manufactured august 16 through august 22, 1998) p225/70r15 tubeless radial standard load tires. these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage on the belt edge due to low tread gauge under the shoulder slots.

Consequence Summary: If separation is not detected, continued use can cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear, casuing a loss of air.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect these tires and replace, mount and balance the new tire at no charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-dd8z~448d_ferk

NHTSA ID: 98T004000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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