Bridgestone: tire recalls

1. 25T004000Received 17 Mar 2025. 1,185 units.

   Tires

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is recalling certain R123 Ecopia tires, size 295/75R22.5, designed for use on commercial trailer vehicles. The tires may have been manufactured incorrectly with one of the three stabilizer ply belts applied in the wrong orientation. As such, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BATO will replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 13, 2025. Tire purchasers may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

   Products named: Bridgestone R123 Ecopia.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 May 2025.

2. 25T003000Received 12 Mar 2025. 115 units.

   Tires / Markings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Blizzak 6 tires, size 235/40R19. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

   Products named: Bridgestone Blizzak 6.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2025.

3. 22T021000Received 3 Nov 2022. 8,464 units.

   Tires / Bead

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE2 tires, size P265/65R17 110S (DOT date codes 2522 through 2622) Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires, size 235/55R20 102V (DOT date codes 2422 through 2722) and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires, size 235/50R18 97V (DOT date codes 2521 through 2621). The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed between December 19, 2022 and January 2, 2023. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

   Products named: Bridgestone Turanza EL440; Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S; Firestone Destination LE2.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Dec 2022.

4. 21T012000Received 18 Aug 2021. 18,028 units.

   Tires / Sidewall

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia P245/60R18, Dueler H/L Alenza 275/55R20, Ecopia H/L 422 Plus 235/55R20, Turanza EL440 235/60R18, and Firestone Destination LE3 225/65R17 tires with DOT code 2821. These tires may have been manufactured with a pinhole in the outboard side of the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Tires containing a pinhole may slowly leak air, and the continued loss of air may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone will notify owners and replace affected tires with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 17, 2021. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

   Products named: Bridgestone Turanza EL440; Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus; Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia; Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza; Firestone Destination LE3.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Sep 2021.

5. 20T021000Received 25 Nov 2020. 1,827 units.

   Tires / Sidewall

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE3 255/60R19 tires with DOT codes 2420 through 2820 and Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus P255/60R19 tires with DOT codes 2820 through 3120. The recalled tires may have been manufactured with a small pinhole in the upper sidewall of the outboard side of the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Tires containing a pinhole may slowly leak air, and if undetected or ignored, the continued loss of air may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BATO will notify owners, and based on the date code and press identification number of the tire, dealers will replace the tires with a comparable replacement free of charge. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

   Products named: Firestone Destination LE3; Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 2020.

6. 20T012000Received 30 Jun 2020. 203 units.

   Tires / Markings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) is recalling certain V-Steel Snow Wedge tires, size 385/95R25, and V-Steel Highway Service tires, size 445/95R25, designed for use on mobile cranes. The affected tires do not include the DOT symbol, tire identification number, maximum speed, maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure, and ply number/composition markings on the tire sidewall. Note: The tires do contain alpha-numeric sidewall markings for both the load index and speed rating, however these markings are not displayed in the required format. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires, Other than Passenger Cars."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the operator unknowingly exceeds the maximum speed, load, and corresponding inflation pressure specifications, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with a comparable Bridgestone brand or other suitable replacement, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

   Products named: Bridgestone V-Steel Highway Service; Bridgestone V-Steel Snow Wedge.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 2020.

7. 18T011000Received 31 Aug 2018. 2,707 units.

   Tires / Sidewall

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone FS818 tires with date codes 2318-2418, Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected rapid air loss during use. As such, these tires may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires - Other than Passenger Cars."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   BATO will notify owners, and replace the tires with a comparable replacement, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

   Products named: Bridgestone M864; Bridgestone M854; Firestone FS818; Bridgestone M860A.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations,LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 8 Oct 2018.

8. 13T011000Received 14 Nov 2013. 36 units.

   Tires

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone HP3000 315/80R22.5 18 ply tires manufactured January 2012 through August 2013 and sold to customers in Guam. The affected tires may lose pressure from a crack at the inner liner splice. Such a crack could penetrate into the sidewall, resulting in a bulge on the sidewall.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A sidewall bulge may result in a tire deflation and subsequent tire failure which increases the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   The recall began January 21, 2014. Owners may contact Bridgestone at 1-617-633-3026.

   Products named: Bridgestone Firestone HP3000.

   Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jan 2014.

9. 10T015000Received 25 Jun 2010. 4,097 units.

   Tires / Sidewall

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone america is recalling certain bridgestone r192 truck/bus tires, size 275/70r22.5 used on intra-city transit buses. These tires feature a sidewall wear indicator (dimple) that is used by technicians to monitor sidewall wear. The specified depth of the subject tire's dimples may result in exposed body ply cord.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Over time, this condition could result in the deterioration of the body ply cord, creating the potential for air loss at the location of the dimple. Air loss in the tire will increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Bridgestone will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2010. Owners may contact bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-342-6453 - press option 0 (zero) or visit their website at www.bridgestoneamericas.com.

   Products named: Bridgestone Bridgestone R192.

   Report filed by BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATION, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jun 2010.

10. 10T011000Received 8 Apr 2010. 768 units.

    Tires / Markings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Bridgestone (bato) has notified NHTSA about a noncompliance in certain replacement bridgestone brand potenza re050a tires, size 245/45r18 xl and b390 and turanza er30 tires, size 205/65r16. The noncompliant tires are missing required labels which fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Missing labels could lead to the tire(s) being overinflated or underinflated, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Bato will notify owners of record and will replace the tires free of charge. The safety recall began on april 19, 2010. Owners may contact bato at 1-800-465-1904.

    Products named: Bridgestone Turanza ER30; Bridgestone Potenza RE050A; Bridgestone B390.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATION, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Apr 2010.

11. 09T004000Received 31 Mar 2009. 1,018 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Bridgestone americas tire operation (bridgestone) is recalling 1,018 bridgestone exedra g850 g motorcycle tires, size 180/70r16 77h, sold as original equipment for my 2008 and 2009 triumph rocket III touring motorcycles. The motorcycle to which these tires are applied develops very high torque and can cause torque-induced degradation in a body ply which may result in innerliner cracking that may lead to a slow leak in the rear tire. This condition does not affect the front tire.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The affected tires may begin to vibrate at moderate speeds. Continued use of a tire with this condition could lead to a vehicle crash.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Bridgestone is working with triumph to notify owners and the defective tires will be replaced free of charge. In addition, the front tire will be replaced free of charge due to the matching requirements of the motorcycle. The safety recall began on april 21, 2009. Owners may contact bridgestone toll-free at 1-800-465-1904.

    Products named: Triumph Rocket Iii Touring 2009; Bridgestone Exedra G850 G; Triumph Rocket Iii Touring 2008.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2009.

12. 08T023000Received 14 Aug 2008. 4,202 units.

    Tires / Markings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Bfnt is recalling 4,202 bridgestone bias motorcycle and motorcycle scooter tires that fail to conform to the labeling requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) and motorcycles."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operational performance levels.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Bfnt will notify owners and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. The recall began on september 2, 2008. Owners may contact bfnt at 1-615-937-3442.

    Products named: Bridgestone SP Universal; Bridgestone Accolade; Bridgestone RS10; Bridgestone Battlax.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 2 Sep 2008.

13. 08T010000Received 1 Apr 2008. 143 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Bfnt is recalling 143 bridgestone v-steel g-traction 24r21 truck tires manufactured during the months of march and october 2007. These tires fail to conform to the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The purpose of this standard is to provide safe operation performance levels of tires used on motor vehicles with a gvwr of more than 10,000 pounds.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Bfnt will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The recall began on april 21, 2008.

    Products named: Bridgestone V-Steel G-Traction.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Apr 2008.

14. 07T007000Received 7 Nov 2007. 2,101 units.

    Tires / Markings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Bfnt is recalling 2,101 dueler h/t 684 II tires, size p235/60r17, manufactured between september 16 and october 27, 2007. One sidewall has a blank plug where the partial tire identification number (tin) should be found which fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 139, "new pneumatic radial tires for light vehicles."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    The purpose of this standard is to establish specific tire dimensions, test requirements, labeling requirements, and defines tire load ratings.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Bfnt will notify owners and replace the noncompliant tires free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2008. Owners may contact bfnt toll-free at 1-800-465-1904.

    Products named: Bridgestone Dueler H/T 684 II.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 22 Aug 2008.

15. 04T024000Received 22 Dec 2004. 32 units.

    Tires / Markings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Certain bridgestone 445/50r22.5 20 ply, load range l, s892 tires manufactured between december 2002 and january 2003. These tires fail to comply with the requirements offederal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, new pneumatic tires. The maximum load was mismarked on these tires.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    If the tires are not used properly, a vehicle crash could occur.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Bfnt will replace the tires free of charge. The recall began july 7, 2005.

    Products named: Bridgestone Load Range.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Jul 2005.

16. 04T018000Received 24 Aug 2004. 27,000 units.

    Tires / Tread/Belt

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Certain bridgestone dueler a/t 693 tires size lt285/75r16 lrd used as replacement tires. These tires can experience a belt detachment especially if they have been operated below recommended inflation pressures for the load carried by the tire or above recommended loads.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Bridgestone/firestone will notify customers and replace the tires free of charge. The replacement/reimburshment program for this campaign will expired on december 31, 2004. The recall began august 27, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact bfnt consumer affairs at 800-465-1904.

    Products named: Bridgestone Dueler A/T 693.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Aug 2004.

17. 99T001000Received 19 Jan 1999. 32 units.

    Tires / Tread/Belt

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    Tire description: p195/65r15 turanza el41, DOT serial no. Y79npvd458 and y79npvd468, supplied to honda for installation on their new vehicles. These tires do not comply with the high speed and endurance requirements of FMVSS no. 109, "new pneumatic tires."

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    This condition can affect the long term service life of the tire.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace these tires.

    Products named: Bridgestone P19565R15; Bridgestone Turanza EL41.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jan 1999.

18. 94T005000Received 5 Aug 1994. 14,000 units.

    Tires / Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    These tires failed to comply with the endurance tests of FMVSS no. 109, "new pneumatic tires."

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Dealers will replace these tires at no charge during the 60-day period following receipt of notification or receipt of advice that replacement tires are available, whichever is longer.

    Products named: Bridgestone T11570D14; Bridgestone T12570D15.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE TIRE CO.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 14 Oct 1994.

19. 87T003000Received 6 Apr 1987. 2,445 units.

    Tires

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    The spitfire s55 towing radial tires causes, wobbling, wandering, and weaving on motorcycles with heavy loads and speed.

    Consequence, in the NHTSA record

    Motorcycles are unstable under high speed and heavyloads.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    Tires will be replaced with tires for stable performance of motorcycles.

    Products named: Bridgestone 12090R18; Bridgestone 15090R15; Bridgestone 14090R16; Bridgestone 13090R16.

    Report filed by BRIDGESTONE TIRE CO..

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

• Ecopia H/L 422 Plus2
• Turanza EL4402
• 12090R181
• 13090R161
• 14090R161
• 15090R151
• Accolade1
• Alenza Sport A/S1
• B3901
• Battlax1
• Blizzak 61
• Bridgestone R1921
• Dueler A/T 6931
• Dueler H/L 422 Ecopia1
• Dueler H/L Alenza1
• Dueler H/T 684 II1
• Exedra G850 G1
• Firestone HP30001
• Load Range1
• M8541
• M860A1
• M8641
• P19565R151
• Potenza RE050A1
• R123 Ecopia1
• RS101
• SP Universal1
• T11570D141
• T12570D151
• Turanza EL411

The list shows 30 of 34 product names.

• All tires brands
• Atlas32
• Avon3
• B.F.Goodrich43
• BF Goodrich2
• Big O9
• Brunswick4
• Caravelle3
• Carlisle3
• Cbi3
• Centennial Tires6

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Which Bridgestone products do the campaigns name?

The NHTSA records have 34 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: Ecopia H/L 422 Plus

How many units does a Bridgestone tire campaign have?

The median Bridgestone campaign has 1,827 units. The median of all 788 tire campaigns is 1,205 units.

Which component do the Bridgestone campaigns name most often?

Markings, in 6 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.