FIRESTONE TRANSFORCE HT TIRE RECALL - #22T002000
RECALL FOR TIRES : TREAD/BELT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
FIRESTONE TRANSFORCE HT |
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| Manufacturer |
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
2/2/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
| Owners Notified on |
4/1/2022 |
| # Affected |
10,380 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
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