TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER TRENDSETTER SE P215/70R14 (SERIAL NO
— Recall Campaign #97T008000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER TRENDSETTER SE P215/70R14 (SERIAL NO. 3DHYC2J367, MANUFACTURED SEPTEMBER 7 - 13, 1997; MULTI-MILE MATRIX, P215/70R14 (SERIAL NO. 3DHYTMN367, SEPTEMBER 7 - 13, 1997; AND WESTERN AUTO SENTRY PREMIER II A/S P215/70R14 (SERIAL NO. 3DHYUDH367, SEPTEMBER 7 -13, 1997.) THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE IN THE SHOULDER SLOTS, RESULTING IN A SEPARATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 607 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
97T008000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 24, 1997 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 97T008000 |
| Units affected: | 607 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER TRENDSETTER SE P215/70R14 (SERIAL NO. 3DHYC2J367, MANUFACTURED SEPTEMBER 7 - 13, 1997; MULTI-MILE MATRIX, P215/70R14 (SERIAL NO. 3DHYTMN367, SEPTEMBER 7 - 13, 1997; AND WESTERN AUTO SENTRY PREMIER II A/S P215/70R14 (SERIAL NO. 3DHYUDH367, SEPTEMBER 7 -13, 1997.) THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE OF THE BELT EDGE IN THE SHOULDER SLOTS, RESULTING IN A SEPARATION.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE TIRE TO SEPARATE. IF THE SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE COULD CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS LINER TO TEAR LOSING THE INFLATED AIR. LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES AS WELL AS MOUNT AND BALANCE THE NEW TIRES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 3,1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TIRES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND DO NOT RECEIVE A FREE REPLACEMENT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT COOPER AT 1-800-854-6288. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.