1978 · Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Recalls Reported in 1978
7 NHTSA safety recalls affecting approximately 14,506,940 vehicles.
1978 Recalls
All 7 Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. recalls
Sorted by most recent. Click any recall for full defect summary, corrective action, and your next steps.
Large Recall 78T031000
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Tires
N/A · 14,500,000 affected · Dec 11, 1978
Recall 78T027000
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Tires
N/A · 450 affected · Dec 1, 1978
Recall 78T028000
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Tires:bead
Tires · 3,300 affected · Dec 1, 1978
Recall 78T025000
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Tires:tread
Tires · 1,000 affected · Nov 27, 1978
Recall 78T016000
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Tires:tread
Tires · 1,290 affected · Jul 25, 1978
Recall 78T004000
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Tires
N/A · 450 affected · Feb 22, 1978
Recall 78T001000
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.
Tires:tread
Tires · 450 affected · Jan 27, 1978
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. 1978 Recall FAQ
How many recalls did Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. issue in 1978?
Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. issued 7 NHTSA-tracked safety recalls in 1978, affecting an estimated 14,506,940 vehicles.
How do I check if my 1978 Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. vehicle is under recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see every active recall for your specific vehicle.
Is the repair free?
Yes. Federal law requires manufacturers to remedy safety defects at no cost — regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.