GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO.: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 29, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". TREAD SEPARATION MAY DEVELOP AND LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE.

NHTSA ID: 78T026000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 2,652

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE INVOLVED TIRES FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 25, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY DEVELOP COMPONENT SEPARATIONS IN SERVICE. CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO TIRE FAILURE. THIS FAILS TO COMOMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES".

NHTSA ID: 78T011000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 2,300

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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