Bridgestone Recalls Blizzak 6 Tires Due to Missing DOT Certification Markings
Bridgestone is recalling specific Blizzak 6 tires because they lack the required DOT certification symbol on the sidewall, which may lead to inappropriate use and increased crash risk.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a labeling/compliance defect (missing DOT symbol) that creates a theoretical risk of inappropriate use and crash, but no specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling certain Blizzak 6 tires, size 235/40R19. The recall is due to the missing DOT certification symbol on the tire sidewalls. This defect means the tires do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
The missing DOT symbol may allow these tires to be used in inappropriate applications, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected vehicles is listed in the source text, but owner notification letters were mailed on May 9, 2025.
Dealers will replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- TIRES:MARKINGS recall
- Manufacturer
- Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
- Category
- Vehicle — Tires
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 115
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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