Safety Recall NHTSA · 86T011000 Reported December 17, 1986

Equipment:other labels

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. · Equipment · 1,271 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
86T011000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,271
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
December 17, 1986

Defect Summary

Incorrect label placed on tire, fails to meet requirement of fmvss 119. consequence of defect: label should read 9.50r16.5lt/8rr instead of 9.50r16lt. mismounting of a 16.5 tire on a 16 inch rim could potentially result in safety related vehicle handling.

Corrective Action

If required replacement tires will be installed at no charge to customers within 60 days from date of notification. dot identification: upxlcta 216, upxlcta 226, upxlcta 236, upxlcta 416, upxlcta 426.

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 86T011000 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 86T011000

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

What is recall 86T011000?

NHTSA recall 86T011000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on December 17, 1986. It addresses: Equipment:other labels. The recall affects approximately 1,271 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 86T011000 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.