Firestone: tire recalls

NHTSA lists 78 tire recall campaigns for Firestone. NHTSA received the reports from 1973 to 2025. The campaigns have 39,425,577 units in total. The newest campaign is 25T021000. NHTSA received the report on 10 Dec 2025.

NHTSA recall lookup

The defect, the consequence and the remedy on this page are the summaries in the NHTSA recall file. The file names the manufacturer that filed each recall report.

NHTSA recall file through 30 Sep 2026.

Recall campaigns

78 campaigns, newest first. 39,425,577 units in total.

25T021000Received 10 Dec 2025. 1,742 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE3 tires, size 265/70R17. The belt edge insert (BEI) may be out of position, decreasing tire durability and causing tread separation. 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
Tread separation may increase 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 February 11, 2026. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
Products named: Firestone Destination LE3.
Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Feb 2026.
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.
22T002000Received 1 Feb 2022. 10,380 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
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.
Products named: Firestone Transforce At; Firestone Transforce HT.
Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 2022.
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.
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.
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.
16T005000Received 20 Apr 2016. 8 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. As a result, the tread may separate.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A tread separation increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. All affected tires were returned to BATO on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Bridgestone customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
Products named: Firestone Champion Fuel Fighter.
Report filed by Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 May 2016.
16T002000Received 1 Feb 2016. 35,907 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain FS561 replacement tires, size 255/70R22.5, manufactured January 25, 2015, to January 27, 2016 (DOT weeks 0515-0416) for use on trailers. The affected tires may experience possible tread separation or detachment due to scrubbing during use.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tread separation or detachment may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2016. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
Products named: Firestone FR561.
Report filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Feb 2016.
09T007000Received 29 Jun 2009. 127,183 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bridgestone americas tire operations, LLC (bato) is recalling 127,183 firestone fr380 tires, size p235/75r15, manufactured from september 9, 2007 through august 2, 2008. These tires were produced with insufficient tread base gauge.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Continued use of the subject tires may lead to vibration and groove cracking. Extended use could lead to tread distortion or tread separation and loss of vehicle control.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bato will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. Bato will also mount and balance the replacement tires, all at no charge or expense to the owner. The safety recall began on july 6, 2009. Owners may contact bato toll-free at 1-800-465-1904 or visit their website at www.firestonetire.com.
Products named: Firestone FR380.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATION, LLC. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jul 2009.
08T026000Received 24 Oct 2008. 162,251 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bridgestone/firestone north america tire, LLC (bfnt) is recalling 135,310 firestone fr380 tires, size p235/75r15, manufactured between june 4, 2006 and september 8, 2007, and 26,941 lemans champion se tires, size p235/75r15, manufactured between june 4, 2006 and september 2, 2006. These tires were produced with insufficient tread base guage.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Continued use of the subject tires may lead to vibration and groove cracking. Extended use could lead to tread distortion or tread separation and loss of vehicle control.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bfnt will notify owners and replace the affected tires free of charge. Bfnt will also mount and balance the replacement tires, all at no charge or expense to the owner. The recall began on october 24, 2008. Owners may contact bfnt toll-free at 1-800-465-1904 or visit their website at www.firestonetire.com.
Products named: Lemans Champion SE; Firestone FR380.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 Oct 2008.
08T024000Received 15 Sep 2008. 184 units.
Tires / Markings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Bfnt is recalling 184 firestone brand fs400 tires, size 315/80r22.5 load range l, commercial truck tires manufactured between june 15 and june 28, 2008. These tires were not branded with the maximum speed limit rate which does not conform to the marking 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
If these tires are used at speeds above 55mph maximum speed limit, there is a possibility that a tread/belt detachment may occur leading to a loss of vehicle control. The described failure may create a risk of property damage, serious injury, or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bfnt will notify owners of the safety campaign. Firestone dealers will replace the tires of the line and sizes covered by this campaign with new tires; and mount the replacement tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about september 19, 2008. Owners may contact bfnt toll-free at 1-800-847-3272.
Products named: Firestone FS400.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Sep 2008.
06T012000Received 31 May 2006. 10 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Certain firestone destination a/t p265/75r16 passenger tires manufactured between january 29 and february 4, 2006. Due to an improper machine setup, the tires may have been produced with a damaged innerliner which could result in a small area on the inside of the tire to have no innerliner coverage.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tires built under such conditions may experience air permeation into the body of the tire. Over time, this may lead to tread separation and air loss, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Firestone will notify owners and replace the tires free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during june 2006. Owners may contact firestone at 1-800-367-3872.
Products named: Firestone Destination A/T.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jun 2006.
04T003000Received 26 Feb 2004. 487,000 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Lt265/75r16 load range d steeltex radial a/t tires, manufactured between march 1999 and december 2002. Most of these tires were installed as original equipment on approximately 80,000 my 2000-2003 ford excursion large size sport utility vehicles. Bfs stated that if the tires are operated at below recommended inflation pressures or above this is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Recommended loads or at excessive speeds, they may experience rapid air loss, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Personal injury or possibly death could result in the event of a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bfs, in conjunction with ford motor company, will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. Bfs will replace the affected tires free of charge. Notification to owners began march 5, 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 firestone customer affairs at 1-800-465-1904.
Products named: Firestone Steeltex A/T.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Mar 2004.
03T002000Received 5 May 2003. 42 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Lt235/75r15 steeltex radial a/t tires with DOT tire serial w1hkrad1003. Due to an insufficient cure in the tread shoulder area, the tire may develop irregular wear, noise, or vibrations and with extended use, the tires with this condition may experience a tread separation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tread separation of the tire can possibly lead to a vehicle crash, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bridgestone/firestone has advised NHTSA that all of the subject tires have already been removed from the field.
Products named: Firestone Steeltex A/T.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC..
02T015000Received 10 Sep 2002. 23,400 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Firestone p195/65r15 tires produced between april 12 and april 15, 2002, for use on certain 2003 model year toyota corolla s and le vehicles. The recalled tire serial nos. Are w2c6t001402 and w2c6t001502. These tires may develop a "raised tread block" and cause a 'helicopter type' noise.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to a localized 'chunk out' of tread material, and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bfs will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. 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 bfs at 800-367-3872.
Products named: Firestone P19565R15.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Sep 2002.
02T014000Received 1 Sep 2002. 754 units.
Tires / Markings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tire description: widetrack baja a/t tires, size 30x9.50r15 lt, produced between september 23 and october 13, 2001. These tires fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires." the maximum load and inflation are incorrectly stated on the tires.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
These tires can be over-inflated and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Bfs will notify its customers and replace the tires free of charge. Owner notification began september 11, 2002. 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 bfs at 800-367-3872.
Products named: Firestone 30X9.50R15 LT.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Sep 2002.
01T016000Received 15 Oct 2001. 2,800,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, sizes p235/75r15 and p255/70r16, produced from july 1994 through april 1998. These tires pose an increased risk of tread separation.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The replacement/reimburshment program for this campaign expired on january 31, 2002. However, customers should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904 or 1-888-276-2120 in puerto rico for possible assistance.
Products named: Wilderness At P23575R15; Wilderness At P25570R16; Firestone Wilderness At.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Nov 2001.
01T006000Received 20 Feb 2001. 952,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tire description: firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h, produced at the wilson, north carolina plant from july 16, 1999, through november 1, 2000. These tires were installed as original equipment on certain model year 2000 and 2001 nissan altima se passenger cars. The recalled tires are identified by DOT serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. With increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could result in loss of tire pressure.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Firestone will notify owners to bring in their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer for free replacement tires. Owner notification began february 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904.
Products named: Firestone P20555R16; Firestone Firehawk Gta-02.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA TIRE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Feb 2001.
01T001000Received 2 Jan 2001. 8,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tire description: wilderness le tires (both black and raised white letter tires) produced during the week of april 24, 2000 (the seventeenth week of 2000) at the cuernavaca, mexico plant with tire serial numbers v672wl11700 (blackwall) and v672wl21700 (raised white letters). These tires were used as original equipment on model year 2000 yukon xl 1500 series vehicles and were also offered as optional equipment on the 2000 chevrolet suburban 1500 series vehicles. Tread separation can occur due to a lack of adhesion to the first steel belt.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tread belt separation may be noticed by irregular wear, noise, or vibration. With continued use, it may lead to complete separation of the tread/belt package from the tire carcass, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, personal injury, or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
On january 2, 2001, firestone made a public announcement of the defect and that replacement tires are immediately available at no cost to the customer. Replacement tires are available at either their local GM or chevrolet dealer or by their local authorized participating firestone retailer. Owner notification began january 1, 2001. Owners should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904.
Products named: Chevrolet Suburban 2000; GMC Yukon 2000; Firestone P26570R16.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC..
00T005000Received 21 Aug 2000. 14,400,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tire description: firestone wilderness at, size p235/75r15, produced at the decatur, illinois tire plant and all firestone radial atx and radial atx II tires, size p235/75r15. Operation of these tires at low inflation pressures, high speed, and in hot weather, can contribute to separation of the tire tread.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
If the tread separates from the tire, the driver can lose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash causing injury or death.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on august 29, 2001. However, customers should contact firestone customer service at 1-800-465-1904 for possible assistance.
Products named: Ford F-150 1994; Mercury Mountaineer 1997; Mercury Mountaineer 1999; Mazda Navajo 1991; Mazda Navajo 1992; Firestone Atx II; Mazda B-Series Truck 1995; Mazda B-Series Truck 1996; Mazda B-Series Truck 1997; Mazda B-Series Truck 1999; Mazda B-Series Truck 2000; Firestone Wilderness At, and 31 more.
Report filed by BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Aug 2000.
90T001000Received 8 Jan 1990. 87,830 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Some tires may develop a small crack in the t546 radial tubeless design that could eventually cause a sidewall bulge.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could result in tire failure with potential for loss of truck control and an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace affected tires at no charge within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Firestone 10R225; Firestone 12R225; Firestone 11R245; Firestone 28575R245; Firestone 11R225; Firestone 29575R225.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
89T002000Received 6 Mar 1989. 77,114 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires are subject to problems in shoulder area due to insufficient tread to carcass adhesion when subject tire was loaded over the maximum carrying capacity for the inflation pressure utilized.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
The carcass may lossen and come off tire with thepossibility of loss of inflating air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Firestone 8195.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Mar 1989.
88T011000Received 20 Sep 1988. 30,204 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect cure procedure during manufacturing process.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This condition could cause tire to develop a rapid lossof air in the shoulder area of the tire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tire will be replaced at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Firestone P21565R15.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
87T006000Received 22 May 1987. 441 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
A defect exists in the curing procedure. Tires could develop tread separation in the shoulder area.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tires may fail during operation from loss of air due totread separation.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace tire with new one at no cost within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Firestone P21560R14.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 1987.
87T005000Received 22 May 1987. 182 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tire may develop a tread separation in the shoulder area when tested to the requirements of FMVSS 119.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Tires fail to meet the requirements of federal motorvehicle safety standard 119.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replacement of tire with new one within 60 days from date of notification at no cost to customer.
Products named: Firestone 8195.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 May 1987.
87T002000Received 24 Mar 1987. 763 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Cracks or bulge in lower sidewall.
Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Cracks in lower sidewall may result in rapid loss ofinflating air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replacement will be made within 60 days from date of modification at no cost to the consumer.
Products named: Firestone 18R195.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 Mar 1987.
86T002000Received 3 Jan 1986. 433 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Insufficient cure during manufacturing in the tread and shoulder area may result in tread and shoulder area separation. Consequence of defect: tires may develop a tread and shoulder area separation, which causes loss of tire air and may lead to loss of control and an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Firestone 31105015LT.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Feb 1986.
86T001000Received 3 Jan 1986. 867 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect compound was used in bead area and may cause a bead area separation. Consequence of defect: tires may develop a bead area separation. This could allow rapid loss of tire air which may result in loss of control and an accident.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replacement of tires at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification.
Products named: Firestone 10165.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Feb 1986.
85T008000Received 3 Jul 1985. 253 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires failed to meet the requirements of FMVSS 119 endurance test. Consequence of defect: failure to comply with FMVSS 119 may result in belt separation, loss of air and possible loss of vehicle control.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace defective tire with new one at no cost to the consumer within 60 days from date of notification. Dot id vlor1we235.
Products named: Firestone LT23585R16.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
84T005000Received 29 May 1984. 55,954 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires failed to meet the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, new pneumatic tires. Tires may develop ply separation.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replacement, within 60 days of notification, at no cost to owner.
Products named: Firestone T12570D15.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Aug 1984.
83T002000Received 11 Mar 1983. 171 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may develop a separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound in the tread area. Tires are not in compliance with the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars".
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Recalled tires will be replaced within 60 days of owner"s notification at no charge.
Products named: Firestone 950165.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 Mar 1983.
82T005000Received 23 Feb 1982. 20,800 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may exhibit socketing around individual cords in the belt plies after extensive testing. This condition could lead to chunkout or separation in the tread area. Loss of inflating air may result.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace all suspect tires at no cost to the customer witin 60 days from notification.
Products named: Firestone 100022; Firestone 100225; Firestone 1100245; Firestone 1100225; Firestone 100020; Firestone 1500225; Firestone 110022; Firestone 110020; Firestone 165225.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Apr 1982.
81T025000Received 23 Dec 1981. 62 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may have been stamped with the incorrect maximum inflation pressure specification, so that an underinflated condition can exist. Uderinflated tires can wear out prematurely. Used according to the information on the sidewall, the tires are not in compliance with the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". Separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound may occur and cause a loss of air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone P23575R15.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Jan 1982.
81T024000Received 9 Dec 1981. 816 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may have an overcure condition which may cause sidewall flex breaks under normal inflation pressures.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced, mounted, and balanced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 70015.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 1981.
81T023000Received 9 Dec 1981. 116 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may have an undercured condition in the shoulder area of the tread that can cause a separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced, mounted, and balanced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone E7014.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Dec 1981.
81T019000Received 27 Oct 1981. 728 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may have an undercured condition which will cause a separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound of the tread.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone H7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Nov 1981.
81T016000Received 1 Oct 1981. 310 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may have an undercure in the shoulder area which can cause a separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound of the tread.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone H7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Nov 1981.
81T007000Received 28 Apr 1981. 41 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires failed to meet the endurance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars." separation of the reinforcing plies from the rubber compound in the tread or shoulder area may occur.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 120020.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Apr 1981.
80T021000Received 13 Nov 1980. 50 units.
Tires / Markings
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The tires fail to comply with tire marking requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars". The actual load range of the tires is less than that marked on the tires. This can lead to tire overloading and, possibly, tire failure.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced at no charge if returned within 60 days of owner notification.
Products named: Firestone 90020.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Nov 1980.
80T011000Received 28 Jul 1980. 5,120,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires may be subject to failure during vehicle operation.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced, mounted and balanced within 60 days of recall notification. Tires purchased prior to june 1, 1977 may be returned for a half-price refund, within the 60 day limit.
Products named: Firestone 19570R13; Firestone HR7814; Ward ER7814; Firestone CR7013; Firestone GR7015; National GR7814; Kmart GR7814; Ward LR7814; Firestone JR7815; Firestone LR7815; Firestone GR7814; Firestone JR7814, and 14 more.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 28 Jul 1980.
79T042000Received 27 Dec 1979. 1,240 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires fail to meet the high speed requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". The tires may develop tread splices while in use.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace, mount and balance involved tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone L7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Feb 1980.
79T032000Received 27 Aug 1979. 288 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may be separating between the top of the outermost body ply and the tread belts due to contamination of a rubber insert placed between these two components. Continued use of tire can result in the disengaging of the tread and belt assembly from the body of the tire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 100020.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 27 Sep 1979.
79T031000Received 1 Aug 1979. 21 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires are undercured in the bead area. As a result, this area may become chafed or cracked.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace, mount and balance the involved tires at no cost to owner within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone LR7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Aug 1979.
79T025000Received 15 Jun 1979. 446 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires received an incorrect mold marking for the size designation. A diameter of 15 inches was indicated instead of the correct marking of 14 inches.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace the recalled tires with correctly marked tires without charge to owner within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone P21575R14.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 5 Jul 1979.
79T024000Received 15 Jun 1979. 700 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The building machine used to produce these tires may have been improperly set. Due to a narrow drive setting, the innerliner stock may have migrated between the cords of the first body ply to a point higher than is acceptable.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace recalled tires at no cost to the owner, within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone P21575R15.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 1979.
79T023000Received 13 Jun 1979. 900 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may have a narrow bead condition resulting from a marginal tie-in around the bead of certain body plies.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace recalled tires without charge to owner within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 100020.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Jun 1979.
79T019000Received 20 Apr 1979. 1,120 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 119, "new pneumatic tires for vehicles other than passenger cars". These tires are subject to possible separation in the tread area.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace recalled tires at no cost to the owner within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 875165.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
79T018000Received 17 Apr 1979. 20 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The plies which tie the beads into the tire may have been too narrow. This condition can result in a break in the area of the tire near the bead.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace recalled tires at no cost to the owner within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 1800195.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
79T017000Received 17 Apr 1979. 210 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
There may be contamination under the tread belts in the involved tires. Continued use may result in a separation between the belts and body of the tire in the tread area.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace recalled tires without charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 100020.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 17 Apr 1979.
79T016000Received 17 Apr 1979. 500 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The incorrect fabric was used in the body of the involved tires. This can result in a flex break in the sidewall area of the tire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace recalled tires within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 110015.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Apr 1979.
79T006000Received 13 Feb 1979. 300 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The plies that tie the bead into the tire may have been too narrow. This condition could result in breaking of the tire in the bead area and subsequent inner tube failure with loss of air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace all recall tires with new ones at no cost to the owner within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone 110024.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 1979.
79T005000Received 13 Feb 1979. 2,600 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
Tires do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires". The involved tires may develop separations in the shoulder area in usage.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace defective tires with new ones at no cost to owner within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone L7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Feb 1979.
78T031000Received 11 Dec 1978. 14,500,000 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may fail in service without prior warning.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install replacement tires that will be mounted and balanced free of charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Atlas ER7814; Caravelle JR7815; Firestone LR7815; Lemans LR7815; Shell LR7815; Union 76 LR7815; Seiberling LR7815; Ward LR7815; JTW FR7814; Atlas GR7815; Ward ER7814; Holiday Rambler ER7814, and 100 more.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Dec 1978.
78T028000Received 1 Dec 1978. 3,300 units.
Tires / Bead
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may exhibit an undercured condition in the beads. Continued use may result in the tire separating from the rim.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will install replacement tires that will be mounted and balanced free of charge within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone GR7814.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
78T027000Received 1 Dec 1978. 450 units.
Tires
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may have small voids in the upper sidewall area. Continued usage may result in cracks developing in the sidewall area causing loss of air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will install replacement tires that will be mounted and balanced free of charge within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone P18575R14.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
78T025000Received 27 Nov 1978. 1,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may fail due to contamination under the tread belts. Continued use of the tire can result in tread and belt assembly separating from the body of the tire causing loss of air.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the tires free of charge within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone 100020.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
78T016000Received 25 Jul 1978. 1,290 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may not have a fully cured tread compound. As a result, the tread could chunk out.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Tires will be replaced without charge to owner, within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone 1000R20; Firestone 825R20.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
78T001000Received 27 Jan 1978. 450 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may contain the incorrect rubber compound in the tread belts. Tread separation could result with continued use causing loss of air in tire.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the involved tires with new ones that will be properly mounted and balanced. This service will be performed free of charge within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone 100020; Firestone 1800195.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
77T034000Received 20 Dec 1977. 1,200 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may develop flex cracks in the sidewall area due to a buckled body ply.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace involved tires and mount and balance replacement tires without charge, within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone BR7813.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
77T018000Received 21 Jul 1977. 100 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may have been undercured during manufacture due to a leak in the diaphragm of the valve controlling the circulating internal hot water.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace involved tires and mount and balance replacement tires without charge, within 60 days of recall notification.
Products named: Firestone HR7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
77T006000Received 7 Mar 1977. 400,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires", due to distortion and separation in the tread area, which can occur while the tire is in service and subjected to operating conditions such as excessive heat build up. This heat build up can result from the tire being used in an underinflated, overloaded or high speed condition.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
The dealer will replace all recalled tires and mount and balance replacement tires free of charge, within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone HR7814; Firestone HR7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
77T002000Received 24 Jan 1977. 2,070 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Defect, in the NHTSA record
The involved tires may develop flex cracks in the upper sidewall area while in service. These cracks are a result of use of the wrong fabric in one of the body plies.
Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealer will replace the involved tires and mount and balance new tires, free of charge, within 60 days of notification.
Products named: Firestone J7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
76T021000Received 11 Nov 1976. 5,000 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Firestone GR7815; Fidesta GR7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
76T012000Received 24 May 1976. 2,900 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: Firestone L7815; Firestone H7814.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
76T011000Received 24 May 1976. 13,000 units.
Tires
Products named: Firestone H7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
76T007000Received 30 Mar 1976. 200 units.
Tires
Products named: Firestone BR7013.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
76T006000Received 30 Mar 1976. 7,900 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Firestone F7815; Firestone E7814.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
76T003000Received 23 Feb 1976. 610 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Firestone 90020.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
75T049000Received 23 Dec 1975. 10,000 units.
Tires
Products named: Firestone GR7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
75T046000Received 2 Dec 1975. 1,400 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: Firestone L7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
75T009000Received 21 Jan 1975. 100 units.
Tires
Products named: Firestone 5708.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
75T007000Received 21 Jan 1975. 650 units.
Tires
Products named: Firestone FR7814.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
74T001000Received 3 Dec 1974. 240 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: Firestone 875165.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
74T022000Received 20 Aug 1974. 1,000 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: Firestone L6014.
Report filed by MANSFIELD.
74T017000Received 18 Jul 1974. 225 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Firestone HR7815; Firestone GR7015.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
74T006000Received 16 Apr 1974. 686 units.
Tires / Tread/Belt
Products named: Firestone 11225.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
73T024000Received 8 Nov 1973. 3,039 units.
Tires
Products named: Firestone 11225; Shell 11225; Phillips 11225.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.
73T015000Received 26 Jun 1973. 23,400 units.
Tires / Bead
Products named: Firestone G7815.
Report filed by FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER.

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.

Counts

Firestone tire campaigns, by the year NHTSA received the report. The largest year is 1979, with 12 campaigns.

Firestone: campaigns for each component
Component		Campaigns
Tread/Belt		38
Tires		23
Bead		11
Markings		3
Sidewall		3

Products in the campaigns

The product names in the NHTSA file.

1000206
HR78154
L78154
BR78133
Destination LE33
FR78143
GR78143
GR78153
H78153
HR78143
LR78153
112252
18001952
81952
8751652
900202
BR70132
DR78142
ER78142
FR3802
GR70152
Steeltex A/T2
Wilderness At2
1000221
1000R201
1002251
101651
10R2251
1100151
1100201

The list shows 30 of 40 product names.

Official channels

NHTSA recall lookupNHTSA shows the recalls of a child seat, a tire or equipment by brand and model.
NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.

Cite this page

Recall Register. Firestone: tire recalls. https://recallregister.com/equipment/tires/firestone/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall files. Data through 30 Sep 2026.

Sources

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence: US government work, public domain
Recall file through: 30 Sep 2026

Manufacturers in the recall file: FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER; BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE, INC.; Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire; Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations.

The brand is the make that NHTSA records for the campaign. A campaign that names 2 brands is on the page of each brand. How the register is made. Report an error.

Questions

Which Firestone products do the campaigns name?: The NHTSA records have 40 product names for these campaigns. The name in the most campaigns is: 100020
How many units does a Firestone tire campaign have?: The median Firestone campaign has 1,000 units. The median of all 788 tire campaigns is 1,205 units.
Which component do the Firestone campaigns name most often?: Tread/Belt, in 38 campaigns. The component is the first component in the NHTSA record of a campaign.