TIRE DESCRIPTION: SUPER ROAD SERVICE 8X19.5 BIAS, TUBELESS
— Recall Campaign #98T003000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: SUPER ROAD SERVICE 8X19.5 BIAS, TUBELESS, LOAD RANGE D TIRES. SERIAL NOS. UP12BEX188 AND UP12BEX198. THESE TIRES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 16 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98T003000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 20, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98T003000 |
| Units affected: | 16 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: SUPER ROAD SERVICE 8X19.5 BIAS, TUBELESS, LOAD RANGE D TIRES. SERIAL NOS. UP12BEX188 AND UP12BEX198. THESE TIRES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED RESULTING IN A TIRE SEPARATION.
- Consequeces:
- IF A SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS LINER TO TEAR LOSING THE INFLATED AIR. LOSS OF AIR COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN JULY 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR TIRES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT TIRES 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).