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NHTSARecalled Feb 1, 2022 · #22T002000

Tire Inner Liner May Crack Causing Belt Separation

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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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. Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Tire Inner Liner May Crack Causing Belt Separation
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice