OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85T009000
Tires:tread/belt
Reported Jul 9, 1985 · COOPER TIRE & RUBBER CO.
Summary
TIRES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH THE TREAD PACKAGE BEING PLACED OFF CENTER. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS OFF CENTER CONDITION RESULTS IN A THIN SUB BASE CONDITION IN THE SHOULDER AREA OF THE TIRE. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE TREADS OF THE TIRE WOULD SEPARATE FROM THE BELTS, CAUSING LOSS OF AIR AND STEERING CONTROL AND MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
REPLACE TIRE WITH NEW ONE AT NO COST TO CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM DATE OF NOTIFICATION. DOT IDENTIFICATION: UPFMAJH 205.
Notes
VEHICLE CATEGORY: PASSSSENGER CAR TIRES.SYSTEM: ATLAS 185/70SR 13, SEASONAIRE STEEL BELTED RADIALS.
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