Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling certain Firestone Transforce HT
— Recall Campaign #22T002000
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone Transforce HT, size LT275/70R18 with DOT code VN15TH71821and Transforce AT, size LT275/70R18 with DOT code VN15TR91821. The tires were manufactured with an incorrect inner liner compound, which could cause increased inner liner permeability or cracking, resulting in belt separation.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 10,380 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
22T002000
| Manufacturer: | Bridgestone DoNotUse |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 01, 2022 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 22T002000 |
| Units affected: | 10,380 |
- Description:
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone Transforce HT, size LT275/70R18 with DOT code VN15TH71821and Transforce AT, size LT275/70R18 with DOT code VN15TR91821. The tires were manufactured with an incorrect inner liner compound, which could cause increased inner liner permeability or cracking, resulting in belt separation.
- Consequeces:
- Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Bridgestone will notify owners and replace the affected tires with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.