Safety Recall NHTSA · 77T007000 Reported March 10, 1977

Tires:tread

Armstrong Rubber Co. · Tires · 10,490 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
77T007000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
10,490
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
March 10, 1977

Defect Summary

The involved tires failed to meet the minimum endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". These tires failed when tested under adverse conditions of overload, under-inflation and excessive speeds.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace involved tires and will mount and balance replacement tires, free of charge.

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 Armstrong Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 77T007000 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 77T007000

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

What is recall 77T007000?

NHTSA recall 77T007000 was issued by Armstrong Rubber Co. on March 10, 1977. It addresses: Tires:tread. The recall affects approximately 10,490 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Armstrong Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 77T007000 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.