TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF ENDURANCE TEST FOR FMVSS #109
— Recall Campaign #85T017000
TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF ENDURANCE TEST FOR FMVSS #109, POSSIBLE SEPARATION IN THE SIDEWALL AREA. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS SEPARATION, IF NOT DETECTED, COULD RESULT IN PLY CORD BREAKAGE AND LOSS OF INFLATING AIR. LOSS OF AIR MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND CAUSE VEHICLE CRASH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 26 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
85T017000
| Manufacturer: | Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 22, 1985 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 85T017000 |
| Units affected: | 26 |
- Description:
- TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF ENDURANCE TEST FOR FMVSS #109, POSSIBLE SEPARATION IN THE SIDEWALL AREA. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS SEPARATION, IF NOT DETECTED, COULD RESULT IN PLY CORD BREAKAGE AND LOSS OF INFLATING AIR. LOSS OF AIR MIGHT RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND CAUSE VEHICLE CRASH.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER WITH 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: UTUKCH7375, UTUKCH7385, UTUKCH7395.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: TIRES - COOPER L160-15 PRO60.