Safety Recall NHTSA · 78T002000 Reported January 7, 1978

Tires:liner

Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co · N/A · 1,351 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
78T002000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,351
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
January 7, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved tires fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". The tires have insufficient inner liner thickness which may allow ply or tread separation to take place. This could lead to air loss.

Corrective Action

The involved tires will be replaced free of charge by the dealer, 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 Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co dealer and reference recall ID 78T002000 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 78T002000

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

What is recall 78T002000?

NHTSA recall 78T002000 was issued by Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co on January 7, 1978. It addresses: Tires:liner. The recall affects approximately 1,351 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Co dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78T002000 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.