The defect
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE3 tires, size 265/70R17. The belt edge insert (BEI) may be out of position, decreasing tire durability and causing tread separation. 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
Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026. 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: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Firestone | Destination LE3 | — |
Tire recalls in 2025
NHTSA received 16 tire recall campaigns in 2025, covering up to 145,198 tires. With 1,742 tires, this campaign ranks 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 25T004000 17 Mar 2025 | Bridgestone | 1,185 |
| 25T003000 12 Mar 2025 | Bridgestone | 115 |
| 22T021000 3 Nov 2022 | Bridgestone,Firestone | 8,464 |
| 22T002000 1 Feb 2022 | Firestone | 10,380 |
| 21T012000 18 Aug 2021 | Bridgestone,Firestone | 18,028 |