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."
Compare the exact product and every lot, model, serial range or date listed in the official notice. A similar name alone does not establish that your product is included.
Identifiers in this source record
BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6Vehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
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.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6
- Brand or manufacturer
- BRIDGESTONE
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25T003000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety