I'm under the impression that the current concern [In active court cases from 2000 to 2005, Action News found more than 200 deaths and nearly 250 serious injuries; all involving certain types of Cooper Tires and tread separation.]is separate from the Jan 1, 1985 to Jan 1, 2002 as these cases are part of a recall [Anyone who has purchased Cooper-made radial tires from January 1, 1985 until January 6, 2002 will be notified of their legal rights by the New Jersey Superior Court in Middlesex County, who is overseeing the nationwide settlement with Cooper Tire and Rubber Company. This class action and related lawsuit claims that Cooper did not disclose alleged adhesion problems between tire layers or manufacturing methods to remove inner liner blisters.]. I hope this helps. Keep vigilant!