Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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October 10, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

COOPER/TIRES

THESE TIRES DO NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE ON THE BELT EDGE IN THE SHOULDER SLOTS.
NHTSA ID: 96T006000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 544
Consequence Summary:
THE BELT WIRES CAN PENETRATE THE SURFACE CAUSING EXPOSED BELTS WHICH CAN LEAD TO ACCELERATED BELT DEGRADATION.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE TIRES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 16, 1996
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

THESE TIRES MAY NOT COMPLETE THE REQUIRED HIGH SPEED WHEEL TEST MILEAGE FOR TIRES MOLDED WITH A UTQG TEMPERATURE GRADE OF "A".
NHTSA ID: 96T003000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 698
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
COOPER DEALERS/DISTRIBUTORS WILL PROVIDE AN IDENTICAL OR REASONABLY EQUIVALENT TIRE AS A REPLACEMENT WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE OWNER'S RECEIPT. COOPER WILL ALSO PAY FOR THE DISMOUNTING OF THESE TIRES AND THE MOUNTING OF THE NEW REPLACEMENT TIRES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No