TIRE DESCRIPTION: TIRE SIZE 9-14.5 TUBELESS LOAD RANGE F - SERIAL NOS
— Recall Campaign #00T001000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: TIRE SIZE 9-14.5 TUBELESS LOAD RANGE F - SERIAL NOS. UPMMCCA389, UPMMCCA399, AND UPMMCCA409. THESE TIRES HAVE AN INADEQUATE INNER LINER.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 202 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00T001000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 19, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00T001000 |
| Units affected: | 202 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: TIRE SIZE 9-14.5 TUBELESS LOAD RANGE F - SERIAL NOS. UPMMCCA389, UPMMCCA399, AND UPMMCCA409. THESE TIRES HAVE AN INADEQUATE INNER LINER.
- Consequeces:
- AIR CAN PERMEATE INTO THE TIRE CARCASS AND RESULT IN SEPARATION. IF THE SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK, THE TUBELESS LINNER TO TEAR, AND A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE. LOSS OF AIR CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TIRES AND REPLACE, MOUNT, AND BALANCE THE NEW TIRE AT NO CHARGE.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TIRES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS AT 1-800-854-6288. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).