Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.: Safety Recalls in 1999
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
May 10, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COOPER/FMVSS 119
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."
NHTSA ID: 99T005000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TIRES AND REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE THE NEW TIRE AT NO CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 23, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COOPER/FMVSS 119
TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER SUPER ROAD SERVICE, 7.00-15 LT/8PR TUBELESS BIAS, LOAD RANGE D, TIRES (SERIAL NUMBERS UPNVBCH019, UPNVBCH029, AND UPNVBCH039, JANUARY 3 - JANUARY 23, 1999). THESE TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," DUE TO A LOAD AND INFLATION PLATE MISMATCH.
NHTSA ID: 99T003000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 89
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE LONG TERM SERVICE LIFE OF THE TIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TIRES AND REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE THE NEW TIRE AT NO CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 23, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
COOPER/INADEQUATE RUBBER
TIRE DESCRIPTION: COOPER COBRA RADIAL G/T P215/70R14, SERIAL NUMBERS 3DHYC28468 (NOVEMBER 15-21, 1998), 3DHYC28478 (NOVEMBER 22-28, 1998), AND 3DHYC28488 (NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 5, 1998); AND VIPER RADIAL GT (SERIAL NUMBERS 3DHYUDN468 (NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 21, 1998) AND 3DHYUDN478 (NOVEMBER 22-28, 1998), TUBELESS RADIAL STANDARD LOAD TIRES. THESE TIRES MAY NOT HAVE ADEQUATE RUBBER COVERAGE ON THE BELT EDGE DUE TO LOW TREAD GAUGE UNDER THE SHOULDER SLOTS.
NHTSA ID: 99T004000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 216
Consequence Summary:
IF SEPARATION IS NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED USE CAN CAUSE THE PLY CORDS TO BREAK AND THE TUBELESS LINER TO TEAR, CAUSING A LOSS OF AIR.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE TIRES AND REPLACE, MOUNT AND BALANCE THE NEW TIRE AT NO CHARGE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No