Firestone Transforce AT, Firestone Transforce HT: Tires recall
NHTSA campaign 22T002000 · 10K units potentially affected · filed Feb 1, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22T002000
- Manufacturer no.
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- Manufacturer
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
- Component
- TIRES:TREAD/BELT
- Units affected
- 10,380
- Report received
- Feb 1, 2022
- Owner letters
- Apr 1, 2022
- Type
- Tires
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