FIRESTONE FIRESTONE CHAMPION FUEL FIGHTER Tire Recall
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
FIRESTONE CHAMPION FUEL FIGHTER Tire
Brand
FIRESTONE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire is recalling certain FIRESTONE CHAMPION FUEL FIGHTER tires due to tires issues. A tread separation increases the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Bridgestone/Firestone North America Tire (Bridgestone) is recalling certain Firestone FR710 tires, size 205/65R16, and Champion Fuel Fighter tires, sizes 205/65R15 and 205/70R15, manufactured March 27, 2016, to April 9, 2016. These replacement passenger car tires may have been manufactured with inconsistent rubber coverage over the steel plies. As a result, the tread may separate.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A tread separation increases the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
All the affected tires have been contained and destroyed, therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. All affected tires were returned to BATO on May 5, 2016. Owners may contact Bridgestone 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