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Saturday, February 5, 2022

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Tire Recall February 5, 2022

 Good morning!


The Nation al Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a new recall for tires that might fail.  The failure might cause loss of vehicle control.

Please review the recall.  If your tires are affected by this recall please have them replaced as soon as possible.  Your life and the lives of others who share the road with you might be at risk. 

Under this recall affected tires will be replaced at no charge.

Have a healthy and safe motoring day! 

Please click on the following NHTSA Recall ID links to view the recall information.

NHTSA Recall ID Number :

22T002

Synopsis :

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. Bridgestone will notify owners and replace the affected tires with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

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