Safety Recall NHTSA · 83T015000 Reported August 16, 1983

Tires

Q: What is recall 83T015000?

NHTSA recall 83T015000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on August 16, 1983. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 697 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · N/A · 697 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

83T015000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

697

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

August 16, 1983

Defect Summary

Tires may develop a separation of the reinforcing plies and rubber compound in the sidewall and bead area. Tires are not in compliance with the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires".

Corrective Action

Tires will be replaced within 60 days of owner"s notification at no charge.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 83T015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 83T015000

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

What is recall 83T015000?

NHTSA recall 83T015000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on August 16, 1983. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 697 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 83T015000 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.