United StatesFirestone Destination LE3 tires, size 265/70R17, are affected. The belt edge insert may be out of position, decreasing durability and potentially causing tread separation, which can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the tires free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed February 11, 2026, and owners may contact Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations at 1-800-847-3272.
What's being recalled
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."
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25T021000
The hazard
Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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