Firestone Destination LE3 Tire (Firestone) – Tire Tread (2025)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE3 Tire
Brand
FIRESTONE
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is recalling certain FIRESTONE DESTINATION LE3 tires due to tires:tread/belt issues. Tread separation may increase 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 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."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2026. 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