GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO.: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 24, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

WHEN OPERATED IN AN UNDERINFLATED CONDITION, A SEPARATION OF THE COMPONENTS OF THE TIRE MAY DEVELOP.

NHTSA ID: 80T024000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 24,400

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

RECALLED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF OWNER NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 18, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:CORD

TIRES WERE SHOWN TO BE SUBJECT TO SIDEWALL SEPARATION WHEN TESTED FOR PERFORMANCE BY THE MANUFACTURER.

NHTSA ID: 80T015000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 343

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED AND BALANCED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 15, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

THE INVOLVED TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES", IN REGARD TO THE PLUNGER ENERGY PORTION OF THE STANDARD.

NHTSA ID: 80T013000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 215

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED, AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 11, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

THE INVOLVED TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENT OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". TREAD AND BELT COMPONENTS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE RUBBER COMPOUND OF THE TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 80T007000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 327

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

ALL TIRES WILL BE REPLACED, MOUNTED AND BALANCED FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION. BALANCING INCLUDES FRONT WHEELS ONLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 29, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS".

NHTSA ID: 80T002000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 252

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO CONSUMER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 6, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THIS CAN RESULT IN TREAD SEPARATION.

NHTSA ID: 80T003000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 224

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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