GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO.: Safety Recalls in 1981

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by GENERAL TIRE & RUBBER CO. in 1981. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 23, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:LINER

TWO PROTRUDING SCREWS IN THE TIRE MOLD CAUSED DEPRESSIONS IN THE SIDEWALL WHICH CAN DEVELOP CRACKS. CRACKS MAY LEAD TO A RUPTURE IN THE TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 81T010000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 27,585

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

TIRES WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 25, 1981

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE HIGH SPEED REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". TIRES MAY DEVELOP A SEPARATION OF THE TREAD FROM THE BODY OF THE TIRE.

NHTSA ID: 81T006000