The defect
THE INVOLVED TIRES MAY CONTAIN A FAULTY SPLICE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AIR LOSS.
The remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL INVOLVED RADIAL TUBES, INCLUDING DISMOUNTING AND REMOUNTING, FREE OF CHARGE, WITHIN 90 DAYS OF RECALL NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tube
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| General | 1000R20B | — |
| General | 1000R22B | — |
| General | 750R16B | — |
Tire recalls in 1977
NHTSA received 35 tire recall campaigns in 1977, covering up to 469,374 tires. With 8,480 tires, this campaign ranks 4 of 35 by size that year.
More from General Tire & Rubber Co
38 tire recall campaigns filed by General Tire & Rubber Co; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 92T010000 14 Oct 1992 | General | 280 |
| 90T009000 11 Sept 1990 | General | 39,947 |
| 90T008000 3 Jul 1990 | General | 1,657 |
| 88T007000 14 Apr 1988 | General | 12,700 |
| 88T002000 18 Mar 1988 | General | 1,248 |
| 87T001000 10 Mar 1987 | General | 9,896 |
| 86T014000 23 Dec 1986 | General | 3,624 |
| 86T009000 23 Sept 1986 | General | 5,842 |
| 86T003000 13 Jun 1986 | Reynolds,Summit | 1,273 |
| 85T013000 3 Oct 1985 | General,Reynolds,Summit,Ward | 1,378 |