NHTSATIRES
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations - Tire Tread May Separate/ FMVSS 139
Published: December 10, 2025Recall ID: 25T021000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Tire Tread May Separate/ FMVSS 139
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Tire Tread May Separate/ FMVSS 139 |
| Nhtsa id | 25T021000 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25T021000 |
| 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 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." |
| Completion rate | 43.80 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 1742 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |