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NHTSARecalled Feb 24, 1998 · #98T001000

COOPER/RUBBER COVERAGE

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

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. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO SEPARATE. LOSS OF TIRE AIR PRESSURE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
COOPER/RUBBER COVERAGE
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES AS WELL AS MOUNT AND BALANCE THE NEW TIRES.

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