Reported Aug 13, 1980158 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.Built Mar 1, 1980 – Apr 1, 1980
The defect
The involved tires have narrow, off center plies and incorrect turn-up heights. Tires fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars".
The remedy
Tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced free of charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Vehicle category: light trucks.system: tires; atlas big trail mud and snow, size 12-15 lt.consequences of defect: tread separation may result. Continued use could causeply cords to break and tubeless liner to tear and lose air. Loss of air couldcause a loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.note: driving at highway speeds should be avoided until tires have beenreplaced.dot ID numbers: upapadx*100, upapadx*110, upapadx*120, and upapadx*130.