NHTSATIRES
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations - Missing DOT Markings On Sidewall/FMVSS 13...
Published: March 12, 2025Recall ID: 25T003000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Missing DOT Markings On Sidewall/FMVSS 139
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Missing DOT Markings On Sidewall/FMVSS 139 |
| Nhtsa id | 25T003000 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25T003000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
| Defect summary | 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." |
| Completion rate | 7.83 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 115 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-12T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |