NHTSA recall 97T008000 · Tires
Tires › Bead
The defect
Tire description: cooper trendsetter SE p215/70r14 (serial no. 3Dhyc2j367, manufactured september 7 - 13, 1997; multi-mile matrix, p215/70r14 (serial no. 3Dhytmn367, september 7 - 13, 1997; and western auto sentry premier II a/s p215/70r14 (serial no. 3Dhyudh367, september 7 -13, 1997.) these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge in the shoulder slots, resulting in a separation.
The risk
This condition can cause the tire to separate. if the separation IS not detected, continued use could cause the ply cords to break and the tubeless liner to tear losing the inflated air. loss of air could result in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace these tires as well as mount and balance the new tires.