NHTSA recall 88T010000 · Tires
Tires › Bead
Reported Aug 16, 1988156,266 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.Built May 1, 1987 – Jun 1, 1988
The defect
Tires were built without the specified bead flipper.
The risk
The omission of the bead flipper makes the tiresusceptible to chafing in the rim flange area this could lead to loss ofinflating air. the loss of air could result in loss of steering control withpossible vehicle crash.
The remedy
Replace tire with new one within 60 days from date of notification.