FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO.: Safety Recalls in 1980
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 2 safety recalls made by FIRESTONE TIRE & RUBBER CO. in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
November 13, 1980
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
TIRES:MARKINGS
THE TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH TIRE MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THE ACTUAL LOAD RANGE OF THE TIRES IS LESS THAN THAT MARKED ON THE TIRES. THIS CAN LEAD TO TIRE OVERLOADING AND, POSSIBLY, TIRE FAILURE.
NHTSA ID: 80T021000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 50
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE IF RETURNED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF OWNER NOTIFICATION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 28, 1980
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
TIRES:TREAD
TIRES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 80T011000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 5,120,000
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED AND BALANCED WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION. TIRES PURCHASED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 1977 MAY BE RETURNED FOR A HALF-PRICE REFUND, WITHIN THE 60 DAY LIMIT.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No