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NHTSARecalled Feb 23, 1999 · #99T004000

COOPER/INADEQUATE RUBBER

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER COBRA RADIAL G/T P215/70R14, SERIAL NUMBERS 3DHYC28468 (NOVEMBER 15-21, 1998), 3DHYC28478 (NOVEMBER 22-28, 1998), AND 3DHYC28488 (NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 5, 1998); AND VIPER RADIAL GT (SERIAL NUMBERS 3DHYUDN468 (NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 21, 1998) AND 3DHYUDN478 (NOVEMBER 22-28, 1998), 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. IF SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS LINER TO TEAR, CAUSING A LOSS OF AIR.

Product details

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

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TIRES AND REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE THE NEW TIRE AT NO CHARGE.

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