The defect
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE2 tires, size P265/65R17 110S (DOT date codes 2522 through 2622) Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires, size 235/55R20 102V (DOT date codes 2422 through 2722) and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires, size 235/50R18 97V (DOT date codes 2521 through 2621). The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.
The risk
Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: bead
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | Alenza Sport A/S | — |
| Bridgestone | Turanza EL440 | — |
| Firestone | Destination LE2 | — |
Tire recalls in 2022
NHTSA received 17 tire recall campaigns in 2022, covering up to 335,752 tires. With 8,464 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 17 by size that year.
More from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
6 tire recall campaigns filed by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 25T021000 10 Dec 2025 | Firestone | 1,742 |
| 25T004000 17 Mar 2025 | Bridgestone | 1,185 |
| 25T003000 12 Mar 2025 | Bridgestone | 115 |
| 22T002000 1 Feb 2022 | Firestone | 10,380 |
| 21T012000 18 Aug 2021 | Bridgestone,Firestone | 18,028 |