Tires:ply
Defect Summary
Tires may develop a separation between plies during service as a result of lower adhesion due to ply coat stock that was off- specification.
Safety Consequence
Loss of air could result in loss of steering controlwith potential for a crash.
Corrective Action
Tires will be replaced at no cost to consumers within 60 days from date of notification. Dot identification: cooper: u9__cna259, thru u9__cna269; u9__ctc259 thru u9__ctc269, u9__cmz259 thru u9__cmz269. U9__bnh259 thru u9__bnh269, u9__bw9259 thru u9__bw9269. Laramie: u9__bwk259 thru u9__bwh269. Mastercraft: u9hhfdn259 thru u9hhfdn269 falls: u9hhfbw259 thru u9hhfbw269; u9__fdf259 thru u9fdf269; u9fhfbx259. Hercules: u9hlhk9259 thru u9hlhk9269; u9__hk6259 thru u9__hk6259; u9__hlf259 thru u9__hlf269; pep boys: u9__bw1259 thru u0__bw1269; u9__bt5259 thru u9__bt5269.
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FAQ: Recall 89T006000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 89T006000?
NHTSA recall 89T006000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on September 28, 1989. It addresses: Tires:ply. The recall affects approximately 33,208 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 89T006000 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.