Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations: Safety Recalls in 2020

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations in 2020. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 25, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Pinhole In The Upper Sidewall Of Tire/FMVSS 139

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (BATO) is recalling certain Firestone Destination LE3 255/60R19 tires with DOT codes 2420 through 2820 and Bridgestone Ecopia H/L 422 Plus P255/60R19 tires with DOT codes 2820 through 3120. The recalled tires may have been manufactured with a small pinhole in the upper sidewall of the outboard side of the tire. 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."

NHTSA ID: 20T021000

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# of Units Affected: 1,827

Consequence Summary:

Tires containing a pinhole may slowly leak air, and if undetected or ignored, the continued loss of air may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action:

BATO will notify owners, and based on the date code and press identification number of the tire, dealers will replace the tires with a comparable replacement free of charge. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 39.19

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June 30, 2020

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrectly Labeled Sidewalls/FMVSS 119

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations LLC (BATO) is recalling certain V-Steel Snow Wedge tires, size 385/95R25, and V-Steel Highway Service tires, size 445/95R25, designed for use on mobile cranes. The affected tires do not include the DOT symbol, tire identification number, maximum speed, maximum load and corresponding inflation pressure, and ply number/composition markings on the tire sidewall. Note: The tires do contain alpha-numeric sidewall markings for both the load index and speed rating, however these markings are not displayed in the required format. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 119, "New Pneumatic Tires, Other than Passenger Cars."

NHTSA ID: 20T012000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 203

Consequence Summary:

If the operator unknowingly exceeds the maximum speed, load, and corresponding inflation pressure specifications, there may be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

BATO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the subject tires with a comparable Bridgestone brand or other suitable replacement, free of charge. This recall began July 28, 2020. Owners may contact BATO customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 36.45

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