The defect
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 risk
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | Transforce AT | — |
| Firestone | Transforce HT | — |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 10,380 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 17 by size that year.
More from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
6 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 25T021000 10 Dec 2025 | Firestone | 1,742 |
| 25T004000 17 Mar 2025 | Bridgestone | 1,185 |
| 25T003000 12 Mar 2025 | Bridgestone | 115 |
| 22T021000 3 Nov 2022 | Bridgestone,Firestone | 8,464 |
| 21T012000 18 Aug 2021 | Bridgestone,Firestone | 18,028 |