Reported Jan 3, 19956,603 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.Built May 1, 1994 – Nov 1, 1994
The defect
The maximum inflation pressure stamping on the opposite serial side of the tires IS incorrect for both single and dual loads. A pressure of 30 psi IS stamped for both single and dual load applications. The correct stamping on the tire should read a maximum of 50 psi.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the incorrect tires with new, correctly marked tires.
System: tires; markings.tire description: polyester/steel tubeless radial light truck tires, loadrange c, discoverer radial LT. Consequence of noncompliance: the incorrect markings do not comply with fmvss no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars."a vehicle owner may inflate the tire to 30 psi or less causing the tire to be underinflated resulting in a tread separation and tire failure without prior warningnotes: if your tire IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the tire IS not replaced free of charge within a reasonable time, contact cooper at 1-800-854-6288. Also contact the national highwaytraffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.tire identification nos.: uthkclk204 008L through and including uthkclk314 008l;uthkclk344 P08L through and including uthkclk374 P08L; and uthkclk424 00rthrough and including uthkclk474 00R.