Reported Apr 24, 1980133 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.Built Jan 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1980
The defect
Some of the involved tires may be subject to tread separation. Tires fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars".
The remedy
All tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced at no charge to owner within 60 days of notification.
Vehicle category: light trucks.system: tires; cooper super traction, dean super traction, hercules hdtltubeless, size 9.50-16.5 8pr.consequences of defect: continued use could result in rapid loss of air fromtire, loss of vehicle control and the possibility of an accident.note: tread separation will cause a thumping vibration when the tire IS in use.the defect may also be indicated by a bulge in the tire tread.dot ID numbers.: utxlcdb020, utxlheh020 and utxldc3020.