Safety Recall NHTSA · 77T020000 Reported August 3, 1977

Tires:other

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · N/A · 180 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77T020000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
180
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
August 3, 1977

Defect Summary

The involved tires may be in non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars", due to possible development of separation in the shoulder area when run in an overloaded or under-inflated condition. Continued use may cause the ply cords to break and chafe the inner tube.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace involved tires without charge, within 60 days of recall notification.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 77T020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 77T020000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 77T020000?

NHTSA recall 77T020000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on August 3, 1977. It addresses: Tires:other. The recall affects approximately 180 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77T020000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.