BRIDGESTONE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL440 Tire Recall
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL440 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 TURANZA EL440 tires due to tires:bead issues. Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, 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 Firestone Destination LE2 tires, size P265/65R17 110S (DOT date codes 2522 through 2622) Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires, size 235/55R20 102V (DOT date codes 2422 through 2722) and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires, size 235/50R18 97V (DOT date codes 2521 through 2621). The tires may have sustained cuts and tears during the sorting process, which can result in tire damage.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Damaged tires can lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will inspect and replace the tires, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed between December 19, 2022 and January 2, 2023. 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