Reported Oct 6, 1977158 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
The defect
The involved tires may develop separation in the shoulder and tread area when run in an overloaded or under-inflated condition. Continued use may cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear and lose inflating air.
The remedy
Dealer will replace involved tires and mount and balance replacement tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: tires; cooper weather-master premium and falls glacier king whitesidewall, size f78-14.consequences of defect: tire may lose air rapidly, possibly resulting in lossof vehicle control and an accident.note: a bulge in the tread or shoulder area may indicate separation. Proper airpressures should be maintained and driving speed should be moderated until thetire(s) can be replaced.dot ID numbers:cooper: upl7cbb317. Falls: upl7fax317.