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SevereNHTSA·25T004000·Announced 2025-03-17

Bridgestone Recalls R123 Ecopia Tires Due to Belt Orientation Defect

Bridgestone is recalling specific R123 Ecopia tires for commercial trailers because incorrect belt orientation may cause tire failure and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire belt orientation) that may cause tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) is recalling certain R123 Ecopia tires, size 295/75R22.5, designed for use on commercial trailer vehicles. The recall involves tires that may have been manufactured incorrectly with one of the three stabilizer ply belts applied in the wrong orientation. As a result, these tires fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 119, "New pneumatic tires - other than passenger cars."

The incorrect belt orientation may cause the tires to fail, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

BATO will replace the tires free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2025. Tire purchasers may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,185

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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