Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling certain R123 Ecopia tires
— Recall Campaign #25T004000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,185 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25T004000
| Manufacturer: | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 17, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25T004000 |
| Units affected: | 1,185 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail and increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.
- 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.