BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 9999: TIRES:MARKINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25T003000

Make Model Year
BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 NO YEAR
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-03-12 2025-03-13

Manufacturers Involved: Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations

Component: TIRES:MARKINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 115

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 139

Summary

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."

Consequence

Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 9, 2025. Owners may contact BATO's customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 'TTY 888-275-9171' or go to nhtsa.gov.