Tire inner liner may crack causing belt separation
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 22T002000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 22T002000?
NHTSA recall 22T002000 was issued by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations on February 1, 2022. It addresses: Tire inner liner may crack causing belt separation. The recall affects approximately 10,380 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22T002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.