Safety Recall NHTSA · 98T001000 Reported February 24, 1998

Cooper/rubber coverage

Q: What is recall 98T001000?

NHTSA recall 98T001000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on February 24, 1998. It addresses: Cooper/rubber coverage. The recall affects approximately 607 vehicles , with the defect involving the Tires 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. · Tires · 607 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98T001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.

Component

Tires

Vehicles Affected

607

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

February 24, 1998

Defect Summary

Tire description: cooper lifeliner grand classic ste p235/60r16 (serial no. 3d14c1b497, manufactured december 7 through december 13, 1997); and mastercraft mark vii p235/60r16 (serial no. 3d14feu497, manufactured december 7 through december 13, 1997). these tires may not have adequate rubber coverage of the belt edge due to wide belt endings. the belt wires eventually cause cracking resulting in exposed belts.

Safety Consequence

This condition can cause the tire to separate. loss of tire air pressure could result in loss of control of the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these tires as well as mount and balance the new tires.

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 98T001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 98T001000

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

What is recall 98T001000?

NHTSA recall 98T001000 was issued by Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. on February 24, 1998. It addresses: Cooper/rubber coverage. The recall affects approximately 607 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 98T001000 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.