Safety Recall NHTSA · 79T015000 Reported May 25, 1979

Tires

General Tire & Rubber Co. · N/A · 168 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
79T015000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
168
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
May 25, 1979

Defect Summary

The involved tires fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars". The non-compliance exists because the tires may develop separations between tread and ply material in the sidewall and tread areas.

Corrective Action

The dealer will replace recalled tires at no cost to the owner within 60 days of recall notification.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized General Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 79T015000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 79T015000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 79T015000?

NHTSA recall 79T015000 was issued by General Tire & Rubber Co. on May 25, 1979. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 168 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 79T015000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.