Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 1, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY DEVELOP SEPARATIONS IN THE TREAD AREA WHEN USED IN AN OVERLOADED OR UNDERINFLATED CONDITION.

NHTSA ID: 78T030000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 170

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 16, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

DUE TO A THIN RUBBER CONDITION AT THE BASE OF THE TREAD ELEMENTS, THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY DEVELOP SEPARATION IN THE SHOULDER AND TREAD AREAS WHEN USED IN AN OVERLOADED OR UNDERINFLATED CONDITION.

NHTSA ID: 78T023000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 235

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 16, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:CORD

THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY DEVELOP A BREAK IN THE CORD BODY UNDER SEVERE IMPACTS OR WHEN OPERATED IN OVERLOADED OR UNDERINFLATED CONDITIONS. CONTINUED USE MAY CAUSE THE PLY TO PINCH RESULTING IN LOSS OF INFLATING AIR.

NHTSA ID: 78T022000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 22

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 16, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY DEVELOP TREAD CHUNKING IN THE CENTER TREAD AREA WHICH COULD CAUSE IMBALANCE AND VIBRATIONS. CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO COMPLETE TIRE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 78T021000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 1,134

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL REPLACEMENT TIRES THAT WILL BE MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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