UNIROYAL GOODRICH TIRE CO: Safety Recalls in 1979

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 9 safety recalls made by UNIROYAL GOODRICH TIRE CO in 1979. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 12, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

THE INVOLVED TIRES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THESE TIRES DID NOT WITHSTAND THE PRESCRIBED 47 HOURS WITHOUT FAILURE, UNDER STEPPED-UP LOADS ON A TEST WHEEL, IN THE ENDURANCE PORTION OF STANDARD 119. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE TREAD SEPARATION AND PARTIAL LOSS OF TREAD, PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH SPEED DRIVING CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID: 79T002000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 337

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL RECALL TIRES WITH NEW ONES AT NO COST TO THE OWNER FOR A PERIOD OF 60 DAYS FROM RECEIPT OF THE RECALL LETTER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 11, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

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

NHTSA ID: 79T041000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 134

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 4, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". WHEN TIRES WERE SUBJECTED TO AN ENDURANCE PERFORMANCE TEST THE STEEL BELTS WITHIN THE TIRE SEPARATED.

NHTSA ID: 79T001000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 71

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RECALL TIRES AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 14, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". AFTER 47 HOURS OF THE ENDURANCE TEST, THE TIRES EXHIBITED TREAD TIE-BAR TEARING AND GROVE CRACKING TO THE CARCASS CORDS.

NHTSA ID: 79T039000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 48

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE INVOLVED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 20, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO MEET THE MINIMUM ENDURANCE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES".

NHTSA ID: 79T028000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 34

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 19, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES

TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE MINIMUM ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES".

NHTSA ID: 79T026000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 632

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RECALLED TIRES AT NO COST TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 15, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:LINER

TIRES FAILED TO MEET THE MINIMUM ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 109, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES". SOME OF THESE TIRES EXHIBITED THIN INNER LINER GAUGE WHICH CAN ALLOW AIR DIFFUSION INTO THE CARCASS AND CAUSE PLY SEPARATION.

NHTSA ID: 79T027000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 642

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 11, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:TREAD

THE INVOLVED TIRES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS". THESE TIRES DID NOT MEET THE PRESCRIBED 47 HOURS WITHOUT FAILURE UNDER STEPPED UP LOADS. AS A RESULT, TREAD SEPARATION MAY DEVELOP, CAUSING PARTIAL LOSS OF TREAD, PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH SPEED DRIVING CONDITIONS.

NHTSA ID: 79T022000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 29

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE TO THE OWNER WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 5, 1979

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRES:BEAD

ONE OR BOTH BEADS ON THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY CONTAIN DEFECTS WHICH DEVIATE FROM SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE TIRE IS INFLATED WITHOUT PROPER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, THE BEAD MAY BREAK.

NHTSA ID: 79T012000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 478

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE RECALLED TIRES WITHOUT CHARGE WITHIN 60 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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