Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE3 tires
— Recall Campaign #25T021000
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."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,742 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25T021000
| Manufacturer: | Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 10, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25T021000 |
| Units affected: | 1,742 |
- Description:
- 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."
- Consequeces:
- Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
- 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.