Safety Recall NHTSA · 85T010000 Reported September 17, 1985

Tires:tread

General Tire & Rubber Co. · Tires · 10 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
85T010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
10
Recall Type
Tire
Report Received
September 17, 1985

Defect Summary

Tires failed to meet the endurance test requirements of fmvss no. 119. consequense of defect: failure of endurance test may lead to tread separation and loss of air pressure.

Corrective Action

Replace tires with new ones at no cost to consumers. d.o.t. Ident: ad4x837305.

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 General Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference recall ID 85T010000 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 85T010000

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

What is recall 85T010000?

NHTSA recall 85T010000 was issued by General Tire & Rubber Co. on September 17, 1985. It addresses: Tires:tread. The recall affects approximately 10 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized General Tire & Rubber Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85T010000 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.