Safety Recall NHTSA · 78T004000 Reported February 22, 1978

Tires

Q: What is recall 78T004000?

NHTSA recall 78T004000 was issued by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. on February 22, 1978. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 450 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. · N/A · 450 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

78T004000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

450

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

February 22, 1978

Defect Summary

The involved tires may contain a pin hole in the upper sidewall area of the tire. This condition may cause a flex crack to appear in the general area of the hole during tire usage. Under continued use, the crack may progress and cause loss of air.

Corrective Action

The involved tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced by the dealer free of charge within 60 days of notification.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 78T004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 78T004000

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

What is recall 78T004000?

NHTSA recall 78T004000 was issued by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. on February 22, 1978. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 450 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 78T004000 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.