TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER SUPER ROAD SERVICE, 7.00-15 LT/8PR TUBELESS BIAS
— Recall Campaign #99T003000
TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER SUPER ROAD SERVICE, 7.00-15 LT/8PR TUBELESS BIAS, LOAD RANGE D, TIRES (SERIAL NUMBERS UPNVBCH019, UPNVBCH029, AND UPNVBCH039, JANUARY 3 - JANUARY 23, 1999). THESE TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," DUE TO A LOAD AND INFLATION PLATE MISMATCH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 89 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99T003000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 23, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99T003000 |
| Units affected: | 89 |
- Description:
- TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER SUPER ROAD SERVICE, 7.00-15 LT/8PR TUBELESS BIAS, LOAD RANGE D, TIRES (SERIAL NUMBERS UPNVBCH019, UPNVBCH029, AND UPNVBCH039, JANUARY 3 - JANUARY 23, 1999). THESE TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," DUE TO A LOAD AND INFLATION PLATE MISMATCH.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE.
- 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 MARCH 1, 1999. 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 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).