Tire Inner Liner May Crack Causing Belt Seperation – Firestone Transforce HT

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Bridgestone Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain
Firestone Transforce Tires
• Bridgestone is recalling 10,380 Firestone Transforce HT and Firestone Transforce AT tires in size LT275/70R18.
• Affected tires were manufactured between May 2, 2021 and May 8, 2021.
• Tires included in this recall were supplied to Stellantis as original equipment for installation on 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 vehicles and were sold through retailers in the replacement market in the U.S. and Canada. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 4, 2022) – Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Canada (Bridgestone) are collectively issuing a voluntary recall for 10,380 Firestone Transforce HT and Firestone Transforce AT tires in size LT275/70R18. Manufactured between May 2, 2021 and May 8, 2021, tires included in this recall were supplied to Stellantis as original equipment for installation on 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 vehicles and were sold through retailers in the replacement market in the U.S. and Canada. Tires included in this recall are as follows:
• Firestone Transforce HT in size LT275/70R18 with DOT Tire Identification Number VN 15 TH7 1821;
• Firestone Transforce AT in size LT275/70R18 with DOT Tire Identification Number VN 15 TR9 1821.
There are no known accidents or injuries involving tires subject to this recall. However, Bridgestone has determined that affected tires were not manufactured according to specification, and this could pose a safety risk. Bridgestone has notified regulatory agencies in the U.S. and Canada in accordance with applicable laws.
Specifically, tires included in this recall may have been manufactured with an incorrect inner liner rubber compound. This may result in increased air permeability and/or inner liner cracking. Increased permeability and/or cracking could allow air and moisture to migrate through the inner liner, into the tire’s carcass and eventually to the belt edges, which could lead to belt edge separations later in the tires’ service
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS, INC.
200 4ᵗʰ Avenue South Nashville, TN 37201
For Immediate Release Contact:
Rachel Withers
Director of Communications (615) 937-3636
[email protected] life. If undetected, belt edge separations could progress to belt detachments, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Bridgestone estimates approximately 5% of all recalled tires have the affected condition. However, out of an abundance of caution, Bridgestone has extended the scope of the recall to include all potentially affected tires within the compromised DOT date code ranges.
Tires included in this recall were primarily supplied to Stellantis as original equipment for installation on 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 vehicles. In addition, affected tires were sold to Bridgestone’s company-owned retail stores in the U.S., as well as authorized Bridgestone tire retailers, dealers and distributors in the U.S. and Canada.
All known customers, distributors and dealers will receive notification of the recall. Consistent with the company’s longstanding commitment to safety, customer satisfaction and service, owners may take their vehicle to a Bridgestone company- owned retail store or a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized retail location for inspection to determine if they have a tire included in this recall.
Bridgestone will replace affected tires with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no charge to customers.
About Bridgestone Americas:
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S.-based subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Bridgestone Americas employs more than 50,000 people across its worldwide operations. Bridgestone offers a diverse product portfolio of premium tires and advanced solutions backed by innovative technologies, improving the way people around the world move, live, work and play. About Bridgestone Canada:
Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) is a member of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and a direct subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is a global leader in tires and rubber, building on its expertise to provide solutions for safe and sustainable mobility. BSCA and BATO develop, manufacture and market Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. They are focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, agricultural and other tires to their customers in Canada and the United States, respectively. ### 2 3

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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4ᵗʰ Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201 1 de abril de 2022 Identificación NHTSA: 22T-002 IMPORTANTE RETIRO DEL MERCADO POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD Estimado cliente de Bridgestone: Se le envía esta notificación de conformidad con los requerimientos impuestos por la Ley Nacional de Tránsito y Seguridad Vehicular. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) determinó que existe un defecto de seguridad vehicular en determinados neumáticos Firestone Transforce HT y Firestone Transforce AT. De manera voluntaria, BATO inició el proceso de retirar del mercado los siguientes neumáticos por motivos de seguridad: • Neumáticos Firestone Transforce HT*, tamaño LT275/70R18, fabricados entre el 2 de mayo de 2021 y el 8 de mayo de 2021, que tienen el número de identificación “DOT VN15 TH7 1821” • Neumáticos Firestone Transforce AT*, tamaño LT275/70R18, fabricados entre el 2 de mayo de 2021 y el 8 de mayo de 2021, que tienen el número de identificación “DOT VN15 TR9 1821” Esos neumáticos se vendieron como equipo original en camiones RAM 2500 y 3500. También se vendieron en el mercado de repuestos en Estados Unidos. Usted ha recibido esta comunicación porque, según los registros de BATO, compró neumáticos o un vehículo nuevo equipado con neumáticos que podrían estar dentro del alcance de este retiro por motivos de seguridad. MOTIVO DEL RETIRO DEL MERCADO Los neumáticos que se están retirando del mercado pueden haber sido fabricados con un compuesto incorrecto para el revestimiento interno, lo cual podría incrementar la permeabilidad al aire y/o el agrietamiento del revestimiento interno. Si esas condiciones pasan inadvertidas, con el * Tener en cuenta que este retiro del mercado solo aplica a los neumáticos Transforce HT y Transforce AT. No se delos Transforce HT2 y Transforce AT2. tiempo, podrían empeorar y provocar que la banda de rodamiento y/o el cinturón se desprendan durante el uso. Si cualquiera de esas partes se separa sin advertencia previa, podría aumentar el riesgo de choque. Los neumáticos afectados podrían perder presión de aire más rápido de lo normal, generar más ruido, vibración, perturbación por manipulación y/o desgaste irregular del neumático. PROGRAMA DE REEMPLAZO DE NEUMÁTICOS
De acuerdo con el compromiso permanente de la empresa con respecto a la seguridad, la satisfacción del cliente y el servicio, hasta el 1 de octubre de 2022, BATO sustituirá los neumáticos retirados del mercado y colocará los reemplazos sin ningún costo para usted.
Actualmente hay neumáticos de reemplazo disponibles. Todo neumático sustituido en el marco de este retiro del mercado se reemplazará con uno nuevo marca Bridgestone o Firestone. Si no hay neumáticos Bridgestone o Firestone disponibles, podrá usarse otro producto adecuado y competitivo como reemplazo. DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS NEUMÁTICOS INCLUIDOS Y CÓMO IDENTIFICARLOS
Los neumáticos tienen una identificación única en el flanco que le permitirá determinar si se ven afectados por este retiro del mercado. Cualquier neumático que tenga las cuatro marcas que se describen a continuación está sujeto al retiro y debería reemplazarse. Revise los flancos de sus neumáticos (incluido el de repuesto) para corroborar lo siguiente:
1. La marca se indica como “Firestone”
2. El modelo se indica como “Transforce HT” o “Transforce AT”
3. El tamaño se indica como “LT275/70R18”
4. El número de identificación se indica como “DOT VN15 TH7 1821” o “DOT VN15 TR9 1821” 2 El número de identificación de neumático (TIN) se encuentra en el flanco, bajo el nombre de la marca. En las fotos de abajo se muestra el TIN en el neumático Transforce HT (izquierda) y en el Transforce AT (derecha). Cada uno comienza con las letras “DOT” y termina con “1821”, lo cual indica que los neumáticos se fabricaron en la semana 18 de 2021 (es decir, entre el 02/05/2021 y el 08/05/2021). El código del tamaño (foto de abajo) es el mismo para ambos modelos. CÓMO TRAMITAR EL REEMPLAZO DE SUS NEUMÁTICOS
Si alguno de sus neumáticos tiene las cuatro marcas laterales mencionadas más arriba, lleve su vehículo a una tienda minorista de Bridgestone o a un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone/Firestone a la mayor brevedad. La tienda minorista de Bridgestone o el distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone/Firestone confirmará las inscripciones y reemplazará los neumáticos afectados, incluido cualquier repuesto del mismo tamaño.
Únicamente se reemplazarán los neumáticos que concuerden con la descripción del retiro del mercado. Si no sabe si sus neumáticos están cubiertos por el retiro del mercado, comuníquese con el distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone de su zona. Para encontrar un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone o un local minorista de Bridgestone, comuníquese al 1-844-456-9162 o visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.bridgestonetire.com/dealer. REEMBOLSO POR NEUMÁTICOS AFECTADOS REEMPLAZADOS ANTES DEL RETIRO DEL MERCADO
Si ya reemplazó algún neumático debido a las condiciones por las cuales se realiza el retiro de mercado, podrá calificar para acceder a un reembolso por neumáticos, repuestos, mano de obra, aranceles e impuestos. Los reembolsos podrán estar limitados al monto al que habría ascendido la sustitución de haberla realizado en un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone. Para calificar, debe enviar a BATO la siguiente información a [email protected]:
• Nombre y domicilio de la persona o empresa que pagó el reemplazo.
• Descripción del problema que tuvo con uno o más neumáticos, junto con datos del modelo, tamaño y número de identificación DOT de cada neumático.
• Factura o recibo donde figure el nombre del prestador de servicio, los neumáticos nuevos, la fecha del cambio y el costo total.
• Comprobante de pago (por ejemplo, una copia del cheque pagado o el recibo de tarjeta de crédito). 3 4
PROBLEMAS O DUDAS
Si tiene algún problema o una duda sobre este retiro del mercado o si la tienda minorista de Bridgestone o distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone/Firestone no hace los cambios necesarios sin costo, comuníquese al 1-800-847-3272. Si cree que BATO o un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone no solucionó el problema sin costo y en un plazo razonable o es incapaz de hacerlo, puede enviar una queja a la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras, ubicada en 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590; llamar a la línea directa de seguridad vehicular al siguiente número sin costo 1–888-327-4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); o visitar https://www.nhtsa.gov/es. Si usted alquila un vehículo, recuerde que la legislación federal exige que reenvíe esta notificación al arrendatario en un plazo de 10 días. Lamentamos los problemas que este retiro del mercado pueda provocarle. La seguridad es uno de los valores fundamentales de Bridgestone. Le agradecemos que inspeccione sus neumáticos a la brevedad para garantizar su seguridad al volante. Gracias por su cooperación.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC

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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201 April 1, 2022 NHTSA ID: 22T-002 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Dear Valued Bridgestone Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Firestone Transforce HT and Firestone Transforce AT tires. BATO has initiated a voluntary safety recall of the following tires: • Firestone Transforce HT* in size LT275/70R18 manufactured between May 2, 2021 and May 8, 2021, and marked with the tire identification number “DOT VN15 TH7 1821” • Firestone Transforce AT* in size LT275/70R18 manufactured between May 2, 2021 and May 8, 2021, and marked with the tire identification number “DOT VN15 TR9 1821” These tires were sold as original equipment on new RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks. These tires also were sold in the replacement market in the United States. You are receiving this letter because BATO’s records indicate that you have purchased tires, or a new vehicle equipped with tires, that may be the subject of this safety recall. REASON FOR THE RECALL Recalled tires may have been manufactured with an incorrect inner liner compound, which may result in increased air permeability and/or inner liner cracking. If undetected, over time, these conditions could progress and cause the tread and/or belt to detach during operation. A tread/belt detachment without prior warning may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Affected tires may experience higher-than-normal loss of tire air pressure, noise, vibration, handling disturbance, and/or irregular treadwear.
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not apply to the
Transforce HT2 and Transforce AT2 tire lines. TIRE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
Consistent with the company’s longstanding commitment to safety, customer satisfaction and service, BATO will replace tires subject to the recall with new tires, and mount the replacement tires, all at no charge to you through October 1, 2022.
Replacement tires are currently available. Any tires replaced under this recall will be replaced with new, Bridgestone or Firestone tires. If Bridgestone or Firestone brand tires are unavailable, a suitable competitive product may be used as a replacement tire. DESCRIPTION OF TIRES COVERED AND HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM
Tires have certain unique sidewall markings that will allow you to determine whether they are subject to this recall. Any tire that has all four markings described below is subject to this recall and should be replaced. Please examine the sidewalls of your tires (including spare) to confirm:
1. Tire brand is marked as “Firestone”
2. Tire line is marked as “Transforce HT” or “Transforce AT”
3. Tire size is marked as “LT275/70R18” and
4. Tire identification number is marked as “DOT VN15 TH7 1821” or “DOT VN15 TR9 1821” The tire identification number (TIN) can be found on the sidewall below the brand name. The photos below show the Transforce HT (left) and Transforce AT (right) TINs. Each starts with the letters “DOT” and ends with “1821”— indicating the tires were made in the 18ᵗʰ week of 2021 (i.e., between 5/2/2021 and 5/8/2021). The size code (bottom photo) is the same for both tires. 2 3
HOW TO HAVE YOUR TIRES REPLACED
If your tire contains all four of the above-described sidewall markings, please bring your vehicle as soon as possible to a Bridgestone company-owned retail store or Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer/retailer. The company-owned retail store or authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer will confirm the inspection and replace all affected tires – including any affected full-sized spare. Only tires matching the recall description will be replaced. If you have any questions about whether your tires are covered by this recall, please contact your local authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer. To locate an authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer or Bridgestone company-owned retail location, please call 1-844-456-9162 or visit our website at https://www.bridgestonetire.com/dealer. REIMBURSEMENT FOR AFFECTED TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL
If you have already replaced tires due to the recall condition, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for tires, parts, labor, fees and taxes. Reimbursements may be limited to the amount the replacement would have cost if completed by an authorized Bridgestone dealer or retailer. To be eligible, you must present the following to BATO at [email protected]:
• Name and address of the person or company that paid for the replacement.
• Description of the problem that occurred with the replaced tire(s) – including the tire line, size, and DOT TINs of the replaced tire(s).
• Invoice/receipt showing: name of servicer, replacement tires, date of service, and total cost.
• Proof of payment (e.g., copy of cancelled check or credit card receipt). PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS
If you have any problems or concerns about this recall, or if your Bridgestone company-owned retail store or Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer/retailer does not make the necessary replacements free of charge, please call 1-800-847-3272. If you believe that BATO or an authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer has failed or is unable to provide a remedy without charge within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); or go to http://www.nhtsa.gov. If you are a vehicle lessor, please note that Federal law requires that you forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within 10 days. We regret the inconvenience that this recall may cause you. Safety is a core value at Bridgestone, and we appreciate your quick attention to inspect your tires and ensure your driving safety. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC

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21 de abril de 2022 NHTSA ID: 22T-002
LLAMADO A REVISIÓN DE CIERTOS NEUMÁTICOS FIRESTONE TRANSFORCE HT Y
FIRESTONE TRANSFORCE AT UTILIZADOS EN VEHÍCULOS RAM 2500 2021-2022
Estimado Cliente Bridgestone Estamos enviándole este aviso de acuerdo con los requisitos la Ley Nacional de Tráfico y Seguridad de los Vehículos Motorizados. Bridgestone Américas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) ha determinado que ciertos neumáticos Firestone Transforce HT y Firestone Transforce AT en la medida LT275/70R18 se fabricaron con un sellante interior incorrecto, lo que podría representar un riesgo para la seguridad. Ante ello, Bridgestone Américas, ha iniciado un retiro voluntario de seguridad en los Estados Unidos. Estas llantas bajo esta condición de retiro voluntario fueron vendidas como llantas de equipo original en Estados Unidos de América, Canadá y Mexico. Los neumáticos sujetos a este retiro se vendieron en el mercado de reemplazo en Estados Unidos y Canadá y como equipo original en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México. A continuación, se señalan los neumáticos considerados para este llamado a revisión: • Firestone Transforce HTa en la medida LT275/70R18 fabricado entre el 2 de mayo de 2021 y el 8 de mayo de 2021, marcado con el número de identificación (TIN) DOT VN15 TH7 1821. • Firestone Transforce ATb en la medida LT275/70R18 fabricado entre el 2 de mayo de 2021 y el 8 de mayo de 2021, marcado con el número de identificación (TIN) DOT VN15 TR9 1821. Usted está recibiendo esta carta porque los registros de BATO indican que ha recibido neumáticos que pueden ser objeto de este retiro voluntario. Estamos seguros de que, con su cobertura, compromiso y confiabilidad, daremos una respuesta eficiente a los usuarios que así lo requieran nuestra red de distribuidores para determinar quiénes serían los mejores aliados de atención durante este programa, siendo usted uno de ellos. Estamos seguros de que, con su cobertura, compromiso y confiabilidad, daremos una respuesta eficiente a los usuarios que así lo requieran.
A continuación, BATO detalla el proceso y obligaciones que le conciernen como distribuidor seleccionado. Las cuales se detallan en las páginas 2 a la 4 de este aviso.
ᵃ, ᵇ Considere por favor que este retiro voluntario solo aplica para los neumáticos con diseños Transforce HT & Transforce ATs. No aplica para neumáticos con diseños Transforce HT2 y Transforce AT2,
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201 II. PROGRAMA DE REEMPLAZO DE NEUMÁTICOS De acuerdo con el compromiso permanente de la compañía con la seguridad, la satisfacción del cliente y el servicio, los propietarios de cualquier neumático afectado que coincida con la medida, diseño, número de identificación del neumático (TIN) “DOT” y el período de producción proporcionados a continuación, se les solicitará comunicarse con un distribuidor seleccionado Bridgestone para coordinar la verificación y el reemplazo de los mismos sin cargo para ellos, hasta 01 de octubre 2022. BSAM
Código
2250109
250109 MEDIDA LT275/70R18 DISEÑO Transforce HT TIN DOT VN 15 TH7 DOT
Semana/Año INICIO FIN 1821 1821 2250381
250381 LT275/70R18 Transforce AT VN 15 TR9 1821 1821 Cualquier neumático que sea objeto de este retiro será reemplazado por un neumático Bridgestone o Firestone comparable. Los neumáticos de reemplazo están disponibles a partir de la fecha de esta carta. En el caso de que un neumático de la marca Bridgestone o de la marca Firestone no esté disponible actualmente, se puede utilizar un producto competitivo adecuado como neumático de reemplazo.
I. ACCIONES REQUERIDAS PARA LOS DISTRIBUIDORES Como resultado de este retiro voluntario y las leyes federales, debe tomar las siguientes medidas: 1) Devolución de neumáticos sujetos al programa de retiro (nuevos/nunca montados) en inventario: Revise su inventario. Cualquier neumático que cumpla con la descripción antes señalada deberá considerarse como parte de este programa y no se puede vender. Para determinar si ha recibido llantas que están incluidas en este retiro voluntario verifique el TIN DOT que se encuentra en la pared lateral de la llanta como se explica en el Anexo A. Si tiene neumáticos que cumplen con la descripción anterior, detenga inmediatamente su venta, determine la cantidad de los neumáticos afectados que tiene en inventario y registre los TIN específicos del DOT. Proporcione esta información vía correo electrónico al departamento de Ingeniería de Ventas de Bridgestone Costa Rica, registre los neumáticos en la plataforma electrónica de reclamos y programe la recolección de los mismos de acuerdo con la Política de Ajustes vigente. Por favor envíe la información a la dirección: villaloboswalter@la-bridgestone.com Asunto: “Programa de Retiro voluntario Transforce HT/AT 2022” Siguiendo las instrucciones de la compañía, devuelva de inmediato todos los neumáticos que tenga en inventario y que cumplan los requisitos de este programa. Se le compensará por todas las llantas (nuevas) que devuelva. No modifique el TIN DOT de ninguna manera, ya que lo verificaremos para validar que el neumático devuelto cumpla con los criterios del programa de retiro. 2) Reemplazo de llantas montadas sujetas al programa de retiro voluntario A los clientes que, con motivo de este llamado a revisión, visiten a un distribuidor seleccionado Bridgestone, se les deberá realizar una inspección de todos sus neumáticos (incluida la llanta de refacción) para determinar si los números de identificación TIN DOT coinciden con exactitud con lo señalado anteriormente.a Por favor, asegúrese de revisar cuidadosamente cada uno de los neumáticos. Si el número de identificación TIN DOT no coincide exactamente con la descripción anterior, la llanta NO es parte del retiro voluntario. Cualquier llanta con el número de identificación TIN DOT idéntico al descrito anteriormente, debe considerarse para este programa de retiro voluntario y deberá reemplazarse de inmediato sin cargo para el cliente (incluyendo los costos de montaje y el balanceo). Siga los procedimientos habituales de ajuste por garantía de Bridgestone para reemplazar los neumáticos sujetos a este retiro voluntario. Estos se procesarán como un ajuste de neumáticos sin cargo a través de la plataforma electrónica de reclamos. Los distribuidores seleccionados que brinden servicios para retirar y reemplazar los neumáticos como parte de este programa, recibirán un reembolso según las tarifas de servicio estándar y mano de obra establecidas por la compañía. NO modifique el número de identificación DOT de ninguna manera, ya que lo verificaremos para validar que la llanta devuelta cumpla con los criterios de retiro. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el departamento de Ingeniería de Ventas de Bridgestone Costa Rica vía correo electrónico a la dirección villaloboswalter@la-bridgestone.com, utilizando como asunto: “Programa de Retiro voluntario Transforce HT/AT 2022” 3) Reemplazo de llantas montadas sujetas al programa de retiro voluntario: Los clientes que visiten un concesionario autorizado de Bridgestone/Firestone en relación con este retiro deben tener todos los neumáticos (incluido el neumático de repuesto en ciertos vehículos) para determinar si el TIN DOT TIN coincide con exactitud como se indicó anteriormente. Por favor, asegúrese de revisar cada neumático de cerca. Si el TIN DOT no coincide exactamente con la descripción anterior, el neumático no forma parte del retiro Cualquier neumático con el TIN DOT descrito anteriormente es parte de este retiro y debe reemplazarse inmediatamente sin cargo (incluido el montaje y el equilibrio) para el cliente. Utilice los procedimientos normales de ajuste de la garantía de neumáticos Los neumáticos se procesarán como un ajuste de neumáticos sin costo. A través de la plataforma Electrónica de Ajustes que está disponible en Puerto Rico. Los distribuidores autorizados que presten servicios para retirar y reemplazar los neumáticos del retiro voluntario de seguridad serán reembolsados a las tarifas estándar de servicio y mano de obra publicadas vigentes en el momento del reemplazo. Por favor, NO altere ᵃ Tenga en cuenta que los neumáticos incluidos en este retiro voluntario se suministraron a Stellantis como equipo original para su instalación en vehículos RAM 2500 Limited Crew CAB 4×4, y RAM 2500 Big Horn Crew CAB 4×4, modelo 2021-2022; los cuales, fueron exportados a distintos países, incluyendo Puerto Rico. Si un cliente lleva uno de estos vehículos a su ubicación, debe revisar tanto las cuatro llantas de posición, como la de refacción. el TIN DOT TIN de ninguna manera, ya que lo comprobaremos para validar que el neumático devuelto cumple con los criterios de este retiro voluntario. Los distribuidores autorizados, deben almacenar las llantas retiradas, que cumplan estos requisitos de retiro voluntario. 4) Adecuada Disposición de Neumáticos del Retiro Voluntario BATO debe informarles la siguiente información: ES UNA VIOLACIÓN DE LA LEY FEDERAL DE PROTECCIÓN AL CONSUMIDOR Y DEMÁS DISPOSICIONES APLICABLES EN PUERTO RICO, QUE UN DISTRIBUIDOR VENDA, ARRIENDE, REUTILICE O REVENDA UNA LLANTA RETIRADA DEL MERCADO. Si un concesionario cono conocimiento de causa, vende o arrienda neumáticos nuevos o usados retirados del mercado, la venta debe informarse a Associate Administrator for Safety Assurance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 o llamar a la línea directa gratuita Auto Safety Hotline al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); o acudir a www.nhtsa.gov dentro de los cinco días hábiles siguientes a dicha liberación para reportar la siguiente información:
1) Una declaración de que se está presentando un informe de conformidad con 49 CFR 573.10
2) El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono de la persona que compró o arrendó el neumático;
3) El nombre del fabricante del neumático;
4) La marca, el nombre del modelo y el tamaño del neumático;
5) El número de identificación DOT del neumático;
6) La fecha de la venta o arrendamiento; y
7) El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del vendedor o arrendador Estas notificaciones e instrucciones deben comunicarse a todos los empleados de los distribuidores seleccionados que participen en la inspección y recolección de llantas retiradas del mercado. II. EL COMPROMISO DE BRIDGESTONE Estamos comprometidos con la seguridad, la satisfacción del cliente y el servicio. Si tiene preguntas adicionales comuníquese con el departamento de Ingeniería de Ventas de Bridgestone Costa Rica vía correo electrónico a la dirección [email protected], utilizando como asunto: “Programa de Retiro voluntario Transforce HT/AT 2022”, para obtener ayuda. Lamentamos las molestias que este programa de retiro voluntario pueda ocasionarle, pero estamos seguros de que comprende nuestro compromiso con la seguridad de sus clientes. Gracias por su cooperación. Atentamente,
Bridgestone Américas Tire Operations, LLC y Bridgestone de Costa Rica S.A. ANEXO A DESCRIPCIÓN DE NEUMÀTICOS SUJETOS A RETIRO Y CÓMO IDENTIFICARLOS Hay dos líneas de neumáticos y números de identificación DOT considerados para este programa de retiro voluntario (consulte la tabla a continuación): MEDIDA LT275/70R18 LT275/70R18 DISEÑO Transforce HT Transforce AT TIN DOT VN 15 TH7
VN 15 TR9 DOT
Semana/Año Inicio Fin
1821 1821
1821 1821 El DOT del neumático se puede encontrar en la pared lateral, justo encima del rin (ver fotos en las páginas 7 y 8). En el siguiente ejemplo, el TIN DOT termina con “1821”, lo que indica que el neumático se fabricó en la semana 18 de 2021. DEPARTAMENTO DE TRANSPORTE CÓDIGO DE PLANTA Y CÓDIGO DE MEDIDA CODIGO OPCIONAL CÓDIGO DE FECHA Cualquier neumático que cumpla con las descripciones contenidas en esta carta está sujeta a este programa de retiro voluntario y debe ser reemplazado. Si cree que puede tener uno de estos neumáticos, examine las paredes laterales para confirmar: 1. Modelo del neumático
2. Medida
3. Número de identificación DOT afectado Revise las fotos incluidas a continuación para conocer la ubicación de cada uno de estos indicadores sobre las paredes laterales: Para Firestone Transforce HT LT275/70R18 (Article #s 250109 and 2250109)
Para Firestone Transforce AT LT275/70R18 (Article #s 250381 and 2250381) DOT (TIN) con código de fecha 1. DISEÑO
3. DOT (TIN) 2.MEDIDA

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March 21, 2022 NHTSA ID: 22T-002
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Dear Bridgestone/Firestone Authorized Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) has decided that certain Firestone Transforce HT and Firestone Transforce AT tires in size LT275/70R18 were manufactured with an incorrect inner liner, and this could pose a safety risk. BATO has initiated a voluntary safety recall of these tires. Tires subject to this recall were sold as original equipment in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Additionally, tires subject to this recall were also sold in the replacement market in the U.S. and Canada. The specific tires subject to the recall are listed below: • Firestone Transforce HTᵃ in size LT275/70R18 manufactured between May 2, 2021 – May 8, 2021, and marked with the Tire Identification Number (TIN) “DOT VN15TH71821” • Firestone Transforce ATᵇ in size LT275/70R18 manufactured between May 2, 2021 – May 8, 2021, and marked with the TIN “DOT VN15TR91821” You are receiving this letter because BATO’s records indicate you have received tires that may be the subject of this safety recall. Further, BATO is required to advise you of certain tire dealer obligations, which are detailed on pages 2 through 4 of this notice. I. REASON FOR THE RECALL Subject tires were manufactured with an incorrect inner liner compound. This may result in increased air permeability and/or inner liner cracking. Increased permeability and/or cracking could allow air and moisture to migrate through the inner liner, into the tire’s carcass, and eventually to the belt edges. This could lead to belt edge separations later in the tires’ service life. If this condition remains undetected, belt edge separations could progress to belt detachments, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. ᵃ, ᵇ Please note that this recall only applies to the Transforce HT and Transforce AT tires. It does not apply to the Transforce HT2 and Transforce AT2 tire lines.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201 II. TIRE REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Consistent with the company’s longstanding commitment to safety, customer satisfaction and service, owners of any affected tires that match the article number, size, tire line, Department of Transportation (“DOT”) tire identification number (“TIN”), and production period provided below are urged to contact a Bridgestone dealer to arrange verification and replacement at no charge through October 1, 2022. ARTICLE 2250109
250109 TIRE SIZE LT275/70R18 TIRE LINE Transforce HT DOT TIN VN 15 TH7 DOT
Week/Year START END 1821 1821 2250381
250381 LT275/70R18 Transforce AT VN 15 TR9 1821 1821 Any tire that is the subject of this recall will be replaced with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone tire. Replacement tires are available as of the date of this letter. In the event that a Bridgestone brand or Firestone brand tire is not currently available, a suitable competitive product may be used as a replacement tire. III. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY DEALERS As a result of this safety recall and federal law, you are required to take the following actions: 1) Returning Inventory (New/Never Mounted) Recalled Tires. Examine your tire inventory. Any tires that meet the above description are subject to this recall and cannot be sold. To determine if you have received tires that are included in this recall, please check the DOT TIN found on the sidewall of the tire as explained in Appendix A. If you have tires that meet the above description, immediately stop the sale. Immediately count your inventory of affected tires and record specific DOT TINs. Provide this information to BATO’s Consumer Customer Service Department at the following phone numbers to issue a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) and schedule the return: U.S. Retail
1(855) 605-7324 or 1(800) 668-0345 U.S. Wholesale 1(800) 668-0345 2 Promptly return all recalled tires from your inventory to BATO as per company directions. You will be compensated for all recalled (new) tires that you return from inventory. All tires removed from inventory under this recall campaign must be rendered permanently unserviceable. To render the tire unserviceable, please utilize one of the following three options: Option 1: Drill a 1” nominal (plus or minus ¼” tolerance) hole through the sidewall using the 1” hole saw. Rotate the recalled tire approximately 180 degrees and drill a second hole through the sidewall. Drilling additional holes beyond the two specified is not necessary. Drilling holes in the other sidewall is not necessary. Option 2: Cut through body cords in the sidewall area of the tire. The cut shall be a minimum of 6-inches long. Making more than one continuous 6” minimum length cut or cutting more than one sidewall is not necessary. Option 3: Use a “Bead Notching” machine to permanently remove a section of the bead from the tire. It is not necessary to remove more than one section of bead or to remove a section of bead from more than one side of the tire. Please do not alter the DOT TIN in any way as we will check it to validate that the returned tire meets the recall criteria. 2) Provide BATO the List of Owners of Recalled Tires Please check your sales records to determine if you have sold any of the tires listed in the table above, which are subject to this recall. If you find that you have sold any of the tires covered under this recall, please send the following information for each customer to BATO so that the customer can be added to the voluntary safety recall mailing list: Customer Name:
Address
(street, city, state, zip code): Telephone:
Date of Sale/Mounting: Quantity Sold/Mounted: Please send the customer information by:
Email: [email protected] (Preferred Method)
Subject Line should read: “2022 Transforce HT/AT Safety Recall” or Mail: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 2022 Transforce HT/AT Safety Recall
Attention: Mitch Kritzell (c/o Quality Assurance) 200 4ᵗʰ Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201 USA 3 Customers who are identified as potential purchasers of the affected tires will be issued a letter requesting that the owner check their tires to determine if they are subject to the voluntary safety recall. If the customer is unable to determine whether the tires are part of this recall, the customer will be instructed to contact an authorized Bridgestone Firestone dealer or call BATO Technical Service at 1-800-847-3272. 3) Replacement of Mounted Recalled Tires Customers who visit an authorized Bridgestone/Firestone dealer in connection with this recall must have all tires (including the spare tire on certainᶜ vehicles) inspected in order to determine whether the DOT TIN is an exact match as indicated above. Please make sure to check each tire closely. If the DOT TIN does not exactly match the description above, the tire is not part of the recall. Any tire with the DOT TIN described above is part of this recall and must be replaced immediately without charge (including mounting and balancing) to the customer. Use the normal Bridgestone/Firestone tire warranty adjustment procedures to replace tires under this voluntary safety recall. The tires will be processed as a no charge tire adjustment. Select “OTHER-RECALL” option on the ENTIRENET warranty adjustment screen as the reason for removal. Retailers who provide services to remove and replace the voluntary safety recall tires will be reimbursed at published Standard Service and Labor rates in effect at the time of replacement. Please do NOT alter the DOT TIN in any way as we will check it to validate that the returned tire meets the recall criteria. Dealers must secure the recalled tires. All tires removed from service under this recall must be rendered permanently unserviceable. To render the tire unserviceable, please utilize one of the following three options: Option 1: Drill a 1” nominal (plus or minus ¼” tolerance) hole through the sidewall using the 1” hole saw. Rotate the recalled tire approximately 180 degrees and drill a second hole through the sidewall. Drilling additional holes beyond the two specified is not necessary. Drilling holes in the other sidewall is not necessary. Option 2: Cut through body cords in the sidewall area of the tire. The cut shall be a minimum of 6 inches long. Making more than one continuous 6” minimum length cut or cutting more than one sidewall is not necessary. Option 3: Use a “Bead Notching” machine to permanently remove a section of the bead from the tire. It is not necessary to remove more than one section of bead or to remove a section of bead from more than one side of the tire. If you have any questions, please contact BATO Technical Service at 1-800-847-3272. c Please note that the recalled tires were installed as original equipment on 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and 3500 trucks – including the full-sized spare. If a customer brings one of these vehicles to your location, you must check all four ground position tires and the full-sized spare. 4 4) Disposition of Safety Recall Tires BATO is required to advise you of the following information: IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW FOR A DEALER TO SELL, LEASE, REUSE, OR RESELL A RECALLED TIRE. If a dealer knowingly sells or leases new or used recalled tires, the sale must be reported to the Associate Administrator for Safety Assurance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Washington, DC 20590 or call the toll- free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.nhtsa.gov within five working days of such a release to report the following information: 1) A statement that a report is being submitted pursuant to 49 CFR 573.10(a);
2) The name, address, and phone number of the person who purchased or leased the tire;
3) The name of the manufacturer of the tire;
4) The tire’s brand name, model name, and size;
5) The tire DOT identification number and press identification number;
6) The date of the sale or lease; and
7) The name, address, and telephone number of the seller or lessor. These notifications and instructions must be communicated to all employees of this dealership who are involved in the inspection and removal of recalled tires. IV. BRIDGESTONE’S COMMITMENT We are committed to safety, customer satisfaction, and service. If you have any additional questions, please contact BATO Technical Service at 1-800-847-3272 for further assistance. We regret the inconvenience that this recall may cause you, but we are certain you will understand our commitment to the safety of your customers. Thank you for your cooperation. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 5 APPENDIX A DESCRIPTION OF TIRES COVERED AND HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM There are two tire lines and DOT tire identification numbers (“TIN”) covered by this recall (see the chart below). ARTICLE TIRE SIZE TIRE LINE DOT TIN DOT Week/Year
START END 2250109
250109 LT275/70R18 Transforce HT VN 15 TH7 1821 1821 2250381
250381 LT275/70R18 Transforce AT VN 15 TR9 1821 1821 The tire’s DOT TIN can be found on the sidewall just above the rim (see photos on pages 7 and 8). In the example below, the DOT TIN ends with “1821”, which indicates that the tire was made in the 18ᵗʰ week of 2021. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PLANT CODE AND SIZE CODE OPTIONAL CODE DATE CODE Any tires that meet the descriptions contained in this letter are subject to this recall and should be replaced. If you believe you may have one of these tires, please examine the sidewalls of your tires to confirm: 1. The tire line;
2. The tire size; and
3. The affected DOT TIN. See photos below for the sidewall locations of each these three identifiable marks. 6 For Firestone Transforce HT LT275/70R18 (Article #s 250109 and 2250109) DOT TIN with date code 3. DOT TIN 2. SIZE 1. LINE Intended Outboard Side 7 8
For Firestone Transforce AT LT275/70R18 (Article #s 250381 and 2250381)
DOT TIN with date code
1. LINE
2. SIZE
3. DOT TIN Intended Outboard Side

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations MAR 09, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-002 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Address : 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville TN 37201
Company phone : 1-800-847-3272 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 10,380 Estimated percentage with defect : 5 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Firestone Tire Line : Transforce HT Tire Size : LT275/70R18
Descriptive Information : The subject tire is a highway all-season tire intended for use on light trucks and commercial vehicles. These tires were manufactured by Bridgestone Canada Inc. and imported by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO). BATO supplied the tires to Stellantis as original equipment for installation on
2021-2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 vehicles. BATO also supplied these tires to retailers for sale in the replacement market. Affected tires were produced at a single plant from May 2, 2021 through May 8, 2021 with an incorrect inner liner rubber compound that may result in increased air permeability and/or increased cracking over time. Affected tires can be differentiated from non-affected tires by the unique combination of brand, tire line, size, and DOT code.
Production Dates : MAY 02, 2021 – MAY 08, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code VN 15 TH7 1821 1821 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002 Page 2 Tire Brand 2 : Firestone Tire Line : Transforce AT Tire Size : LT275/70R18
Descriptive Information : The subject tire is all-terrain tire intended for use on light trucks and commercial vehicles. These tires were manufactured by Bridgestone Canada Inc. and imported by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO). BATO supplied the tires to Stellantis as original equipment for installation on 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 vehicles. BATO also supplied these tires to retailers for sale in the replacement market. Affected tires were produced at a single plant from May 2, 2021 through May 8, 2021 with an incorrect inner liner rubber compound that may result in increased air permeability and/or increased cracking over time. Affected tires can be differentiated from non-affected tires by the unique combination of brand, tire line, size, and DOT code.
Production Dates : MAY 02, 2021 – MAY 08, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code VN 15 TR9 1821 1821 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Subject tires were manufactured with an incorrect inner liner compound. This may result in increased air permeability and/or inner liner cracking. Increased permeability and/or cracking could allow air and moisture to migrate through the inner liner, into the tire’s carcass, and eventually to the belt edges. This could lead to belt edge separations later in the tires’ service life.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this condition remains undetected, belt edge separations could progress to belt detachments, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Incorrect rubber compound was used to manufacture the inner liner. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may detect and notify drivers of a loss of tire air pressure at higher than normal rates.
Tires with belt edge separations could exhibit noise, vibration, handling disturbance, and/or irregular wear on the tread near the separation. Involved Components : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002 Page 3 Component Name : N/A Component Description : N/A Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Bridgestone Canada Inc.
Address : 5770 Hurontario St., Suite 40 Mississauga Foreign States L5R 3G5
Country : Canada Chronology :
July 1, 2021: Bridgestone’s Joliette, Quebec plant identifies a potential misidentification and mixing issue involving certain compounds mixed in early May. An inventory freeze is initiated to allow lot tracing of tires made with the affected compounds. July 13, 2021 – September 13, 2021: Incorrect inner liner compound is recreated, and tests on the recreated compound are conducted by Bridgestone’s materials testing lab. September 9, 2021 – December 6, 2021: Extended indoor testing is conducted on assembled and aged tires to determine effect of the incorrect compound on inner liner air permeability. January 10, 2022 – January 19, 2022: Additional endurance testing is performed on affected tires. All tested tires passed the endurance test. January 24, 2022: Bridgestone’s Quality Committee (QC) met and reviewed the results of the materials testing and assembled tire testing. The QC determined that the incorrect inner liner compound could lead to increased permeability and cracking which could manifest as belt edge separations later in the affected tires’ service life. This could lead to belt detachments and potential safety issues with the affected tires. The QC recommended the voluntary recall of affected tires. January 25, 2022: Bridgestone senior executive approved the QC’s recommendation to voluntarily recall affected tires. There have been no reports of accidents, injuries, or consumer complaints related to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Bridgestone will provide instructions to owners allowing them to
determine whether they have one of the affected tires. Owners also will be given the opportunity to take their vehicle to a Bridgestone/Firestone retailer for inspection to determine whether they have an affected tire.
Bridgestone will replace affected tires with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no charge to affected customers. All subject tires remain under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Therefore, pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Bridgestone requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The replacement tires were not manufactured with the affected inner liner compound. Replacement tires will have a unique DOT code and will not contain the subject condition.
The issue resolved when the improper rubber compound material was no longer available for use. Bridgestone has determined that use of the improper compound was limited and that the affected skids were consumed within the one impacted week of production. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known customers, distributors and dealers will receive notification of
the recall, instructions on how to identify the subject tires, information regarding the removal of the subject tires from service, and instructions on the return and disposal of the subject tires.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 21, 2022 – MAR 21, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 01, 2022 – APR 01, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : Stellantis (f/k/a FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Dr. Auburn Hills MI 48325 Country : US
Company Phone : 8008531403
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations FEB 01, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-002 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Address : 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville TN 37201
Company phone : 1-800-847-3272 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 10,380 Estimated percentage with defect : 5 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Firestone Tire Line : Transforce HT Tire Size : LT275/70R18
Descriptive Information : The subject tire is a highway all-season tire intended for use on light trucks and commercial vehicles. These tires were manufactured by Bridgestone Canada Inc. and imported by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO). BATO supplied the tires to Stellantis as original equipment for installation on
2021-2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 vehicles. BATO also supplied these tires to retailers for sale in the replacement market. Affected tires were produced at a single plant from May 2, 2021 through May 8, 2021 with an incorrect inner liner rubber compound that may result in increased air permeability and/or increased cracking over time. Affected tires can be differentiated from non-affected tires by the unique combination of brand, tire line, size, and DOT code.
Production Dates : MAY 02, 2021 – MAY 08, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code VN 15 TH7 1821 1821 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002 Page 2 Tire Brand 2 : Firestone Tire Line : Transforce AT Tire Size : LT275/70R18
Descriptive Information : The subject tire is all-terrain tire intended for use on light trucks and commercial vehicles. These tires were manufactured by Bridgestone Canada Inc. and imported by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO). BATO supplied the tires to Stellantis as original equipment for installation on 2021-2022 RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 vehicles. BATO also supplied these tires to retailers for sale in the replacement market. Affected tires were produced at a single plant from May 2, 2021 through May 8, 2021 with an incorrect inner liner rubber compound that may result in increased air permeability and/or increased cracking over time. Affected tires can be differentiated from non-affected tires by the unique combination of brand, tire line, size, and DOT code.
Production Dates : MAY 02, 2021 – MAY 08, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code VN 15 TR9 1821 1821 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Subject tires were manufactured with an incorrect inner liner compound. This may result in increased air permeability and/or inner liner cracking. Increased permeability and/or cracking could allow air and moisture to migrate through the inner liner, into the tire’s carcass, and eventually to the belt edges. This could lead to belt edge separations later in the tires’ service life.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this condition remains undetected, belt edge separations could progress to belt detachments, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : Incorrect rubber compound was used to manufacture the inner liner. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may detect and notify drivers of a loss of tire air pressure at higher than normal rates.
Tires with belt edge separations could exhibit noise, vibration, handling disturbance, and/or irregular wear on the tread near the separation. Involved Components : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002 Page 3 Component Name : N/A Component Description : N/A Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Bridgestone Canada Inc.
Address : 5770 Hurontario St., Suite 40 Mississauga Foreign States L5R 3G5
Country : Canada Chronology :
July 1, 2021: Bridgestone’s Joliette, Quebec plant identifies a potential misidentification and mixing issue involving certain compounds mixed in early May. An inventory freeze is initiated to allow lot tracing of tires made with the affected compounds. July 13, 2021 – September 13, 2021: Incorrect inner liner compound is recreated, and tests on the recreated compound are conducted by Bridgestone’s materials testing lab. September 9, 2021 – December 6, 2021: Extended indoor testing is conducted on assembled and aged tires to determine effect of the incorrect compound on inner liner air permeability. January 10, 2022 – January 19, 2022: Additional endurance testing is performed on affected tires. All tested tires passed the endurance test. January 24, 2022: Bridgestone’s Quality Committee (QC) met and reviewed the results of the materials testing and assembled tire testing. The QC determined that the incorrect inner liner compound could lead to increased permeability and cracking which could manifest as belt edge separations later in the affected tires’ service life. This could lead to belt detachments and potential safety issues with the affected tires. The QC recommended the voluntary recall of affected tires. January 25, 2022: Bridgestone senior executive approved the QC’s recommendation to voluntarily recall affected tires. There have been no reports of accidents, injuries, or consumer complaints related to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-002
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Bridgestone will provide instructions to owners allowing them to
determine whether they have one of the affected tires. Owners also will be given the opportunity to take their vehicle to a Bridgestone/Firestone retailer for inspection to determine whether they have an affected tire.
Bridgestone will replace affected tires with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no charge to affected customers. All subject tires remain under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Therefore, pursuant to 49 CFR 577.11(e), Bridgestone requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The replacement tires were not manufactured with the affected inner liner compound. Replacement tires will have a unique DOT code and will not contain the subject condition.
The issue resolved when the improper rubber compound material was no longer available for use. Bridgestone has determined that use of the improper compound was limited and that the affected skids were consumed within the one impacted week of production. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known customers, distributors and dealers will receive notification of
the recall, instructions on how to identify the subject tires, information regarding the removal of the subject tires from service, and instructions on the return and disposal of the subject tires.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 03, 2022 – MAR 03, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 01, 2022 – APR 01, 2022 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : Stellantis (f/k/a FCA US, LLC) Address : 800 Chrysler Dr. Auburn Hills MI 48325 Country : US
Company Phone : 8008531403
* NR – Not Reported

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