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NHTSA recall 99T005000 · Tires

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Reported May 10, 19992 vehicles affectedCOOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.Built Nov 2, 1997 – Nov 8, 1997

The defect

Tire description: p215/60r15 tubeless radial standard load non-adj used tires (serial nos. Utmw651447). these tires were produced without treadwear indicators that provide a visual indication when the tires are worn to a tread depth of 1/16 inch. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars."

The risk

This condition could affect the long term service life of the tire.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect these tires and replace, mount and balance the new tire at no charge.

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Notes

Owner notification began may 7, 1999. Owners who take their tires to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cooper at 1-800-854-6288. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).