General Tire & Rubber Co. Safety Recalls
Every NHTSA-recorded safety recall issued by General Tire & Rubber Co. — searchable by year, component, and severity. Data sourced daily from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
About General Tire & Rubber Co. recalls
General Tire & Rubber Co. has issued 40 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls spanning 17 years (from 1969 to 1995), affecting an estimated 458,171 vehicles. The most-recalled components are Tires. Repairs for active recalls are free at any authorized General Tire & Rubber Co. dealer — there is no time limit on safety recalls.
Most-recalled components
The vehicle systems behind most General Tire & Rubber Co. safety recalls.
General Tire & Rubber Co. recalls by year
Browse 40 recalls across 17 years. Most recent first.
1995 1 recall
1990 2 recalls
1988 2 recalls
1987 1 recall
1986 3 recalls
1985 4 recalls
1981 2 recalls
1980 6 recalls
1979 5 recalls
1978 2 recalls
1977 2 recalls
1976 2 recalls
1975 3 recalls
1974 2 recalls
1971 1 recall
General Tire & Rubber Co. Recall FAQ
Common questions about General Tire & Rubber Co. safety recalls, owner rights, and how to use this tracker.
How many recalls has General Tire & Rubber Co. issued?
General Tire & Rubber Co. has issued 40 NHTSA-tracked recalls covering approximately 458,171 vehicles since 1969. The most recent recall was reported 1995-10-13.
How do I check if my General Tire & Rubber Co. vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's lookup tool will list every active recall tied to your specific vehicle, including ones from General Tire & Rubber Co. and any sub-brand or component supplier.
Are General Tire & Rubber Co. recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law (49 U.S.C. § 30120), manufacturers including General Tire & Rubber Co. must remedy safety defects at no cost to the owner. Bring the recall notice or NHTSA recall ID to any authorized General Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and the repair (or replacement, or refund) is free.
Which General Tire & Rubber Co. components are most commonly recalled?
The top recalled components for General Tire & Rubber Co. are: Tires (18). Recalls in these categories tend to drive the most repair-campaign volume.
Where does this General Tire & Rubber Co. recall data come from?
All data on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation's public recall dataset (NHTSA), refreshed daily. Last update: 2026-05-22. This site is independent and not affiliated with General Tire & Rubber Co..