The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22T021000·Announced 2022-11-03

Bridgestone Recalls Firestone and Bridgestone Tires Due to Bead Damage

Bridgestone is recalling specific Firestone and Bridgestone tires that may have sustained cuts during sorting, posing a risk of sudden air loss and vehicle control loss.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tires) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential loss of vehicle control.

Plain-English summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE2, Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S, and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires. The recall covers specific sizes and DOT date codes for each model, as detailed in the official notice.

The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage. Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed between December 19, 2022, and January 2, 2023. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:BEAD recall
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
8,464

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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