Safety Recall NHTSA · 81T019000 Reported October 27, 1981

Tires

Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. · N/A · 728 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
81T019000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
728
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
October 27, 1981

Defect Summary

Tires may have an undercured condition which will cause a separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound of the tread.

Corrective Action

Tires will be replaced without charge 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 Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 81T019000 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 81T019000

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

What is recall 81T019000?

NHTSA recall 81T019000 was issued by Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. on October 27, 1981. It addresses: Tires. The recall affects approximately 728 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 81T019000 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.