Safety Recall NHTSA · 79T007000 Reported February 14, 1979

Tires:cord

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 427 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79T007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
427
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
February 14, 1979

Defect Summary

The wrong ply cord was used in production. This may cause cracking between the ply cords.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace all recall tires without charge within 60 days of owner 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 79T007000 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 79T007000

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

What is recall 79T007000?

NHTSA recall 79T007000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on February 14, 1979. It addresses: Tires:cord. The recall affects approximately 427 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79T007000 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.