Blizzak 6 Tire (Bridgestone) – DOT certification missing (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 Tire
Brand
BRIDGESTONE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling certain BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK 6 tires due to tires:markings issues. Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Tires that are missing a DOT symbol may be used in inappropriate applications, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026