Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation is recalling certain Blizzak 6 tires
— Recall Campaign #25T003000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 115 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25T003000
| Manufacturer: | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 12, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25T003000 |
| Units affected: | 115 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.