The defect
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Blizzak 6 tires, size 235/40R19. The DOT certification symbol is missing from the tire sidewalls. 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 risk
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: markings
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone | Blizzak 6 | — |
Tire recalls in 2025
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 2025, covering up to 145,198 tires. With 115 tires, this campaign ranks 14 of 16 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 |
| 22T021000 3 Nov 2022 | Bridgestone,Firestone | 8,464 |
| 22T002000 1 Feb 2022 | Firestone | 10,380 |
| 21T012000 18 Aug 2021 | Bridgestone,Firestone | 18,028 |