22T021 Damaged Tire Bead – Bridgestone & Firestone

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Bridgestone Issues Voluntary Recall to Recover
All-Season Tires Potentially Damaged During Shipping • Bridgestone has issued a voluntary recall of 12,615 passenger tires that may have sustained bead cuts or tears during shipping, affecting some 2022 Toyota Tacoma, 2022 Toyota Highlander and 2022 Acura TLX models.
• Bridgestone estimates less than 1% of recalled tires may exhibit this condition, but the company is expanding the number of tires in scope as part of its longstanding commitment to safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• Bridgestone is not aware of any accidents or injuries involving tires related to this recall. All known customers, distributors and dealers will receive notification of the recall with instructions on how to identify an affected tire with the damaged bead condition. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 10, 2022) – Bridgestone Americas and Bridgestone Canada (Bridgestone) are collectively issuing a voluntary recall on 12,615 tires that may have sustained bead damage due to a warehouse de-palletizer during the shipping process. Bridgestone estimates less than 1% of recalled tires are affected, but the company is expanding the number of tires in scope as part of its longstanding commitment to quality, safety and customer satisfaction. The impacted tires were shipped from the company’s passenger tire plant in Wilson, North Carolina between July 22, 2022, and August 8, 2022, and include the following tire products/brands: • 2022 Toyota Tacoma OE Fitment – 5,251 tires
• Firestone Destination LE2 tires in size 265/65R17 110S
o Plant ID: W2
o Size Code: AH
o Optional Code: DE3
o Beginning Date Code: 2522
o Ending Date Code: 2622
BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS, INC.
200 4ᵗʰ Avenue South Nashville, TN 37201
Contact:
Davis Adams
Senior Manager, Communications (770) 712-3082
[email protected] • 2022 Toyota Highlander OE Fitment – 6,505 tires
• Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires in size 235/55R20 102V
o Plant ID: 1W2
o Size Code: 8A
o Optional Code: ALA1
o Beginning Date Code: 2422
o Ending Date Code: 2722 • 2022 Acura TLX OE Fitment – 859 tires
• Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires in size 235/50R18 97V
o Plant ID: 1W2
o Size Code: 1P
o Optional Code: JB21
o Beginning Date Code: 2521
o Ending Date Code: 2621
Bridgestone is not aware of any accidents or injuries involving tires related to this recall. Bridgestone recently discovered that a small quantity of tires were damaged when a tire handling machine malfunctioned at Bridgestone’s Wilson, NC warehouse. Specifically, a protective plastic “shoe,” at the base of a robotic arm used to unstack tires, rotated out of position. This exposed a sharp edge on the robotic arm to the inside of the tires. The bead areas of certain tires were cut by this edge during the unstacking process. Should the bead damage go undetected, air and moisture could migrate within the tire and affect the tire belts or bead wires. If left unaddressed, this damage could cause rapid air loss, potentially leading to the loss of vehicular control and an increased risk of a crash.
Tires included in this recall were supplied exclusively to Acura vehicles sold in the U.S., and Toyota vehicles sold in the U.S. and Canada. Specific to the Canadian market, only 5 percent of the recalled Firestone Destination LE2 tires for Toyota Tacoma, and 4 percent of recalled Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires for the Toyota Highlander were shipped to Canada.
Bridgestone has notified regulatory agencies in the U.S. and Canada in accordance with applicable laws.
All known customers, distributors and dealers will receive notification of the recall. Owners may take their vehicle to a Bridgestone company-owned retail store or a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized retail location for inspection to determine whether their tires sustained damage and are subject to this recall. Affected tires will be replaced with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no charge to customers. About Bridgestone Americas, Inc.:
Nashville, Tennessee-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. Bridgestone Americas develops, manufactures and markets a diverse portfolio of original equipment and replacement tires, tire-centric solutions, mobility solutions, and other rubber-associated and diversified products that deliver social value and customer value. Guided by its global corporate social responsibility commitment, Our Way to Serve, 2 3
Bridgestone is dedicated to shaping a sustainable future of mobility and improving the way people move, live, work and play. About Bridgestone Canada, Inc.:
Bridgestone Canada Inc. (BSCA) is a member of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) and a direct subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is a global leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions. BSCA and BATO develop, manufacture and market Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires. They are focused on retail, wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off road, agricultural and other tires to their customers in Canada and the United States, respectively.
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1 21 de diciembre de 2022
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4ᵗʰ Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201 RETIRO IMPORTANTE DEL MERCADO POR MOTIVOS DE SEGURIDAD Retiro del mercado de NHTSA N.° 22T-021 Estimado cliente de Bridgestone: Se le envía esta notificación de conformidad con los requerimientos impuestos por la Ley Nacional de Tránsito y Seguridad Vehicular. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) determinó que existe un defecto de seguridad vehicular en ciertos neumáticos Firestone Destination LE2, Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S, y Bridgestone Turanza EL440. Por lo tanto, de manera voluntaria, BATO inició el proceso de retirar del mercado los siguientes neumáticos por motivos de seguridad: • Firestone Destination LE2 tamaño P265/65R17 110S
o Montaje en el vehículo: Únicamente como Equipo Original en Toyota Tacoma 2022
o Fechas de fabricación de los neumáticos: 19 de junio de 2022 – 25 de junio de 2022; 26 de junio de 2022 – 2 de julio de 2022; 3 de julio de 2022 – 9 de julio de 2022 y 10 de julio de 2022 – 16 de julio de 2022
o Números de identificación de los neumáticos: W2 AH DE3 2522, W2 AH DE3 2622, W2 AH DE3 2722 y W2 AH DE3 2822 • Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tamaño 235/55R20 102V
o Montaje en el vehículo: Únicamente como Equipo Original en Toyota Highlander 2022
o Fechas de fabricación de los neumáticos: 12 de junio de 2022 – 18 de junio de 2022; 19 de junio de 2022 – 25 de junio de 2022; 26 de junio de 2022 – 2 de julio de 2022 y 3 de julio de 2022 – 9 de julio de 2022
o Números de identificación de los neumáticos: 1W2 8A ALA1 2422, 1W2 8A ALA1 2522, 1W2 8A ALA1 2622 y 1W2 8A ALA1 2722 • Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tamaño 235/50R18 97V
o Montaje en el vehículo: Únicamente como Equipo Original en Acura TLX 2022
o Fechas de fabricación de los neumáticos: 20 de junio de 2021 – 26 de junio de 2021 y 27 de junio de 2021 – 3 de julio de 2021
o Números de identificación de los neumáticos: 1W2 1P JB21 2521 y 1W2 1P JB21 2621 Estos neumáticos se vendieron como Equipo Original únicamente en los vehículos mencionados anteriormente. No se vendieron en el mercado de repuestos. Usted ha recibido esta comunicación porque es posible que haya comprado un vehículo nuevo
podrían estar dentro del alcance de este retiro por motivos de seguridad. MOTIVO DEL RETIRO DEL MERCADO Una cantidad reducida de neumáticos sujetos a este retiro del mercado podría haber recibido cortes en el área del talón por el mal funcionamiento de una máquina que manipula neumáticos en el deposito de Wilson, Carolina del Norte, de BATO. En caso de no detectarse el corte, podrían ingresar aire y humedad al neumático y afectar los cinturones del neumático o los alambres del talón. Si no se remedia la situación, ese daño podría provocar una rápida pérdida de aire y, como resultado, una potencial pérdida del control del vehículo y un mayor riesgo de accidentes. PROGRAMA DE INSPECCIÓN Y REEMPLAZO DE NEUMÁTICOS De acuerdo con el compromiso permanente que tiene BATO con respecto a la seguridad, la satisfacción del cliente y el servicio, BATO reemplazará los neumáticos sujetos al retiro del mercado que se confirme que tengan el talón cortado tras desmontarlos e inspeccionarlos con neumáticos nuevos y, luego de colocarlos, realizará el balanceo de dichos neumáticos nuevos. Estos servicios no tendrán ningún costo para usted hasta el 2 de julio de 2023. Si luego de desmontar e inspeccionar los neumáticos se descarta la posibilidad de que puedan tener el talón cortado, se volverán a colocar los neumáticos originales y se realizará el balanceo sin costo. El servicio que deberá brindarle el distribuidor en relación con este retiro demorará aproximadamente una hora. Actualmente hay neumáticos de reemplazo disponibles. Todo neumático sustituido en el marco de este retiro del mercado se reemplazará con uno nuevo marca Bridgestone o Firestone. Si no hay neumáticos Bridgestone o Firestone disponibles, podrá usarse otro producto adecuado y competitivo como reemplazo. DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS NEUMÁTICOS INCLUIDOS Y CÓMO IDENTIFICARLOS Los neumáticos tienen una identificación única en el flanco que le permitirá determinar si se ven afectados por este retiro del mercado. Cualquier neumático que tenga las cuatro marcas que se describen a continuación está sujeto al retiro y es posible que deba reemplazarse. Inspeccione los flancos de sus neumáticos para confirmar la siguiente información: Firestone Destination LE2 (consulte las imágenes de abajo, que ilustran cada una de las rúbricas)
1. La marca se indica como “Firestone”
2. El modelo se indica como “Destination LE2”
3. El tamaño se indica como “P265/65R17 110S”
4. El número de identificación del neumático se indica como “W2 AH DE3 2522”, “W2 AH DE3 2622”, “W2 AH DE3 2722” o “W2 AH DE3 2822” NOTA: En los neumáticos que podrían verse afectados, aquí figurará “2522”, “2622”,
“2722” o “2822”. Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S (consulte las imágenes de abajo, que ilustran cada una de las rúbricas)
1. La marca se indica como “Bridgestone”
2. El modelo se indica como “Alenza Sport A/S”
3. El tamaño se indica como “235/55R20 102V”
4. El número de identificación del neumático se indica como “1W2 8A ALA1 2422”, “1W2 8A ALA1 2522”, “1W2 8A ALA1 2622” y “1W2 8A ALA1 2722” NOTA: En los neumáticos que podrían verse afectados, aquí figurará “2522”, “2422”, “2622”
o “2722”. Bridgestone Turanza EL440 (consulte las imágenes de abajo, que ilustran cada una de las rúbricas)
1. La marca se indica como “Bridgestone”
2. El modelo se indica como “Turanza EL440”
3. El tamaño se indica como “235/50R18 97V”
4. El número de identificación del neumático se indica como “1W2 1P JB21 2521” o “1W2 1P JB21 2621” NOTA: En los neumáticos que podrían verse afectados, aquí figurará “2621” o “2521”. 4
CÓMO TRAMITAR LA INSPECCIÓN Y EL REEMPLAZO DE SUS NEUMÁTICOS Si alguno de sus neumáticos tiene las cuatro marcas laterales mencionadas más arriba, lleve su vehículo a una tienda minorista de Bridgestone o a un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone/Firestone a la mayor brevedad. La tienda minorista de Bridgestone o el distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone/Firestone realizará la inspección y reemplazará los neumáticos cuando, luego de desmontarlos e inspeccionarlos, se confirme que podrían tener el talón cortado. Únicamente se reemplazarán los neumáticos que se ajusten a la descripción del retiro cuando, luego de desmontarlos e inspeccionarlos, se confirme que podrían tener el talón cortado. Si no sabe si sus neumáticos están cubiertos por el retiro del mercado, comuníquese con el distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone de su zona. Para encontrar un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone o un local minorista de Bridgestone, comuníquese al 1-844-456-9162 o visite nuestro sitio web en https://www.bridgestonetire.com/dealer. REEMBOLSO POR NEUMÁTICOS AFECTADOS REEMPLAZADOS ANTES DEL RETIRO DEL MERCADO Si ya reemplazó algún neumático debido a las condiciones por las cuales se realiza el retiro de mercado, podrá calificar para acceder a un reembolso por neumáticos, repuestos, mano de obra, aranceles e impuestos. Los reembolsos podrán estar limitados al monto al que habría ascendido la sustitución de haberla realizado en un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone. Para calificar, debe enviar a BATO la siguiente información a [email protected]: • Nombre y domicilio de la persona o empresa que pagó el reemplazo.
• Descripción del problema que tuvo con uno o más neumáticos, junto con datos del modelo, tamaño y número de identificación DOT de cada neumático.
• Factura o recibo donde figure el nombre del prestador de servicio, los neumáticos nuevos, la fecha del cambio y el costo total.
• Comprobante de pago (por ejemplo, una copia del cheque pagado o el recibo de tarjeta de crédito).
PROBLEMAS O DUDAS Si tiene algún problema o una duda sobre este retiro del mercado, comuníquese al 1-800-847-3272. Si cree que BATO o un distribuidor/minorista autorizado de Bridgestone no solucionó el problema sin costo y en un plazo razonable o es incapaz de hacerlo, puede enviar una queja a la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras, ubicada en 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590; llamar a la línea directa de seguridad vehicular al número sin costo 1–888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); o visitar https://www.nhtsa.gov/es. Si usted alquila un vehículo, recuerde que la legislación federal exige que reenvíe esta notificación al arrendatario en un plazo de 10 días. Lamentamos los problemas que este retiro del mercado pueda provocarle. La seguridad es uno de los valores fundamentales de Bridgestone. Le agradecemos que inspeccione sus neumáticos a la brevedad para garantizar su seguridad al volante. Gracias por su cooperación.
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1 December 21, 2022
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4ᵗʰ Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Recall No. 22T-021 Dear Valued Bridgestone Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain Firestone Destination LE2, Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S, and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires. Accordingly, BATO has initiated a voluntary safety recall of the following tires: • Firestone Destination LE2 tires in size P265/65R17 110S
o Vehicle Fitment: Only original equipment on the 2022 Toyota Tacoma
o Tire Manufacture Dates: June 19, 2022 – June 25, 2022; June 26, 2022 – July 2, 2022;
July 3, 2022 – July 9, 2022; and July 10, 2022 – July 16, 2022
o Tire Identification Numbers: W2 AH DE3 2522; W2 AH DE3 2622; W2 AH DE3 2722; and W2 AH DE3 2822 • Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires in size 235/55R20 102V
o Vehicle Fitment: Only original equipment on the 2022 Toyota Highlander
o Tire Manufacture Dates: June 12, 2022 – June 18, 2022; June 19, 2022 – June 25, 2022;
June 26, 2022 – July 2, 2022; and July 3, 2022 – July 9, 2022
o Tire Identification Numbers: 1W2 8A ALA1 2422; 1W2 8A ALA1 2522; 1W2 8A ALA1 2622; and 1W2 8A ALA1 2722 • Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires in size 235/50R18 97V
o Vehicle Fitment: Only original equipment on the 2022 Acura TLX
o Tire Manufacture Dates: June 20, 2021 – June 26, 2021; and June 27, 2021 – July 3, 2021
o Tire Identification Numbers: 1W2 1P JB21 2521; and 1W2 1P JB21 2621 These tires were sold as original equipment only on the vehicles noted above. These tires were not sold in the replacement market. You are receiving this letter because you may have purchased a new vehicle equipped with tires that may be the subject of this safety recall. REASON FOR THE RECALL
The bead area on a small quantity of tires subject to this recall may have been cut when a tire handling machine malfunctioned at BATO’s Wilson, NC warehouse. Should the bead cut go undetected, air and moisture could migrate within the tire and affect the tire belts or bead wires. If left unaddressed, this damage could cause rapid air loss, potentially leading to the loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. TIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Consistent with BATO’s longstanding commitment to safety, customer satisfaction and service, BATO will replace tires subject to the recall that are confirmed to have the potential bead cut condition after de-mounting and inspection, with new tires, and mount and balance the replacement tires. These services are provided at no charge to you through July 2, 2023. If, after de-mounting and inspection, your tires are confirmed to not have the potential bead cut condition, your original tires will be re- mounted and balanced at no charge to you. The required services performed by a dealer in connection with this recall will take about an hour. Replacement tires are currently available. Any tires replaced under this recall will be replaced with new, Bridgestone or Firestone tires. If Bridgestone or Firestone brand tires are unavailable, a suitable competitive product may be used as a replacement tire. DESCRIPTION OF TIRES COVERED AND HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM Tires have certain unique sidewall markings that will allow you to determine whether they are subject to this recall. Any tire that has all four markings described below is subject to this recall and may need to be replaced. Please examine the sidewalls of your tires to confirm the following information: Firestone Destination LE2 (see images below for illustration of each marking) 1. Tire brand is marked as “Firestone”
2. Tire line is marked as “Destination LE2”
3. Tire size is marked as “P265/65R17 110S”
4. Tire identification number is marked as “W2 AH DE3 2522”; “W2 AH DE3 2622”; “W2 AH DE3 2722”; or “W2 AH DE3 2822” NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2522,”
“2622,” “2722,” or “2822” here. 2 Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S (see images below for illustration of each marking)
1. Tire Brand is marked as “Bridgestone”
2. Tire line is marked as “Alenza Sport A/S”
3. Tire size is marked as “235/55R20 102V”
4. Tire identification number is marked as “1W2 8A ALA1 2422”; “1W2 8A ALA1 2522”; “1W2 8A ALA1 2622”; and “1W2 8A ALA1 2722” NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2522” as indicated here, or “2422,” “2622,” or “2722.” Bridgestone Turanza EL440 (see images below for illustration of each marking)
1. Tire Brand is marked as “Bridgestone”
2. Tire line is marked as “Turanza EL440”
3. Tire size is marked as “235/50R18 97V”
4. Tire identification number is marked as “1W2 1P JB21 2521”; or “1W2 1P JB21 2621” NOTE: Potentially impacted
3 tires would have “2621” as
indicated here, or “2521.” 4
HOW TO HAVE YOUR TIRES INSPECTED AND REPLACED If your tire contains all four of the above-described sidewall markings, please bring your vehicle as soon as possible to a Bridgestone company-owned retail store or Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer/retailer. The company-owned retail store or authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer will perform the inspection and replace all tires that are confirmed to have the potential bead cut condition after de- mounting and inspection. Only tires matching the recall description that are confirmed to have the potential bead cut condition after de-mounting and inspection will be replaced. If you have any questions about whether your tires are covered by this recall, please contact your local authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer. To locate an authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer or Bridgestone company-owned retail location, please call 1-844-456-9162 or visit our website at https://www.bridgestonetire.com/dealer. REIMBURSEMENT FOR AFFECTED TIRES REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL If you have already replaced tires due to the recall condition, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement for tires, parts, labor, fees and taxes. Reimbursements may be limited to the amount the replacement would have cost if completed by an authorized Bridgestone dealer or retailer. To be eligible, you must present the following to BATO at [email protected]: • Name and address of the person or company that paid for the replacement.
• Description of the problem that occurred with the replaced tire(s) – including the tire line, size, and DOT TINs of the replaced tire(s).
• Invoice/receipt showing: name of servicer, replacement tires, date of service, and total cost.
• Proof of payment (e.g., copy of cancelled check or credit card receipt).
PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS If you have any problems or concerns about this recall, please call 1-800-847-3272. If you believe that BATO or an authorized Bridgestone dealer/retailer has failed or is unable to provide a remedy without charge within a reasonable time, you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE., Washington, DC 20590; or call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY: 1–800–424–9153); or go to http://www.nhtsa.gov. If you are a vehicle lessor, please note that Federal law requires that you forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within 10 days. We regret the inconvenience that this recall may cause you. Safety is a core value at Bridgestone, and we appreciate your quick attention to inspect your tires and ensure your driving safety. Thank you for your cooperation.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC

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December 6, 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Recall No. 22T-021 Dear Bridgestone/Firestone Authorized Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) has determined that certain Firestone Destination LE2, Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S, and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires may have sustained bead cuts from a warehouse de-palletizer during the shipping process, and that this condition could pose a safety risk. BATO has initiated a voluntary safety recall of these tires. Tires subject to this recall were sold as original equipment in the United States and Canada. The potentially impacted tires were not sold in the replacement market and were ONLY installed as original equipment on new vehicles. The specific tires subject to the recall are listed on APPENDIX A. You are receiving this letter because owners of the tires subject to the recall will receive a letter notifying them of the recall. Those owners may come to you for inspection of their tires to determine whether those tires have the potential bead cut condition. BATO is also required to advise you of certain tire dealer obligations, which are detailed on pages 2 through 5 of this notice. I. REASON FOR THE RECALL A small quantity of tires subject to this recall may have been damaged during the shipping process when a tire handling machine malfunctioned at BATO’s Wilson, NC warehouse. Specifically, a protective plastic “shoe,” at the base of a robotic arm used to unstack tires, rotated out of position. This exposed a sharp edge on the robotic arm to the inside of the tires. The bead areas of certain tires may have been cut by this edge during the unstacking process. Should the bead damage go undetected, air and moisture could migrate within the tire and affect the tire belts or bead wires. If left unaddressed, this damage could cause rapid air loss, potentially leading to the loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. Of the 12,615 tires subject to the recall, BATO estimates that less than 1% of these tires may exhibit the bead cut condition. ONLY those tires confirmed to have the bead condition will need to be replaced under this recall.
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201 II. TIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Consistent with BATO’s longstanding commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and service, owners of any affected tires that match the article number, size, tire line, Department of
Transportation (“DOT”) tire identification number (“TIN”), and production period provided in APPENDIX A are urged to contact a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer to arrange for an inspection, verification and, if necessary, replacement at no charge through July 2, 2023. Any tire that is the subject of this recall will be replaced with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone tire. Replacement tires are available as of the date of this letter. In the event that a Bridgestone brand or Firestone brand tire is not currently available, a suitable competitive product may be used as a replacement tire. You must call 1-800-847-3272 for approval before substituting any competitor product. Failure to seek approval prior to the installation of any competitor product will result in the forfeit of any dealer reimbursement to cover the cost of the replacement tire. Remember that the tire MUST be provided free of charge to the end-user if that tire contains the verified bead condition after inspection. III. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AUTHORIZED DEALERS As a result of this safety recall and federal law, you are required to take the following actions: 1) Inspection and Replacement of Mounted Recalled Tires a) VERIFY THE VEHICLE. Verify the vehicle is listed in the “OE Fitment” column of the table in APPENDIX A. If the vehicle is not an EXACT match to the vehicle fitment, the tire is not a part of this recall. No further action is necessary. b) VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSPECTED. Using
Bridgestone’s TreadNet system, validate that the Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”) has not already been inspected. Log into TreadNet as you would to submit any normal tire warranty. Enter the VIN into the appropriate location in the entry page. If the tires have already been inspected for this recall, a notice will appear after you attempt to enter the VIN. If you receive a notice that the tires have already been inspected, there is no further action necessary with this vehicle. NOTE: You will not be reimbursed for the tire inspections if the vehicle has already been inspected. DO NOT PROCEED with any additional inspection of the tires for this recall if the VIN has already been registered as inspected using this VIN validation process. c) INSPECT THE IMPACTED DOT TIN TIRES FOR THE CONDITION. Customers who visit a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer in connection with this recall that have a matching vehicle fitment, and have not already had the tires inspected as verified using the VIN validation in TreadNet must have all ground tires¹ inspected in order to determine whether the DOT TIN is an exact match as indicated in APPENDIX
A. Please make sure to check each tire closely. ¹ The Toyota Tacoma has a full-sized spare tire, but that spare tire is NOT included in this recall.
2 If the DOT TIN does not exactly match the description in APPENDIX A, the tire is not part of the recall. If the DOT TIN is an exact match, you will need to carefully de-mount and inspect each of those tires. Tires that do not have the bead cut condition should be re-mounted, balanced, and reinstalled on the vehicle at no charge to the customer.
ONLY tires with an exact DOT TIN match need to be de-mounted and inspected. It is not unusual for a vehicle to have installed tires with DOT TINs that vary. A vehicle may have only one or up to four DOT TINs that match those involved in this recall. Any tire that, after careful inspection after being de-mounted, exhibits the bead cut condition, must be replaced immediately without charge (including mounting and balancing) to the customer. See APPENDIX B for images of the potential bead cut condition. d) PROCESS THE WARRANTY CLAIM TO SUBMIT THE INSPECTION RESULTS. Use the normal Bridgestone/Firestone tire warranty adjustment procedures to replace tires that have the bead cut condition. You must provide BATO with the VIN and mileage of each affected vehicle. The tires will be processed as a no charge tire adjustment to the end user. i) FOR TIRES THAT WERE INSPECTED BUT DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. Complete the TreadNet submittal as a normal warranty. Select the “OTHER-RECALL” option on the TreadNet warranty adjustment screen as the reason for removal. You MUST take a picture of the DOT TIN from each tire and attach that picture as a part of your TreadNet submittal. Please label the picture(s) as you attach them so they can be distinguished during review. Be careful not to attach the same picture more than once as the system will detect a duplicate entry using picture scanning technology and your claim for reimbursement may be delayed or denied. Remember that only tires that exactly match the DOT TIN and were not replaced can be submitted for inspection compensation using this method. Please enter all tires, whether only inspected or replaced after inspection, on the same warranty adjustment. Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealers who provide services to inspect the tires subject to this recall will be reimbursed at published Standard Service and Labor rates in effect at the time the necessary service is performed. ii) FOR TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED AFTER INSPECTION. Complete the TreadNet submittal as a normal warranty. Select the “OTHER-RECALL” option on the TreadNet warranty adjustment screen as the reason for removal. Print out the tire tag and apply it to the tire as you would for any warranty submittal. You MUST CALL the warranty hotline to arrange for shipping of the impacted tire. Call 1-800-847-3272 to request a shipping label. Note that the hotline hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am until 6 pm Central Time. You will need to provide an email address, a telephone number and a contact name to the call agent 3 who will email a UPS shipping label for you to print and attach to the tire. You will be responsible for contacting UPS to have them pick up the tire with the pre- paid label affixed. Bridgestone will not be responsible for tires lost in shipment. You will be reimbursed for the cost of the installed tire under the normal warranty terms once the tire has been received and inspected. Please enter all tires, whether only inspected or replaced after inspection, on the same warranty adjustment. Be sure to follow the instructions in the next section to prepare the tire for shipment. Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealers who provide services to inspect and replace the tires subject to this recall will be reimbursed at published Standard Service and Labor rates in effect at the time the necessary service is performed. e) PREPARE TIRE(S) FOR SHIPMENT. If you replaced a tire under this recall, you MUST ship the removed tire as instructed. Please do NOT alter the DOT TIN in any way as we will check it to validate that the returned tire meets the recall criteria. Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealers must secure the recalled tires that have the bead cut condition. All tires removed from service under this recall must be rendered permanently unserviceable. To render the tire unserviceable, please utilize one of the following two options: Option 1: Drill a 1” nominal (plus or minus ¼” tolerance) hole through the sidewall using the 1” hole saw. Rotate the recalled tire approximately 180 degrees and drill a second hole through the sidewall. Drilling additional holes beyond the two holes specified is not necessary. Drilling holes in the other sidewall is not necessary. Please do NOT alter the DOT TIN in any way. Option 2: Cut through body cords in the sidewall area of the tire. The cut shall be a minimum of 6 inches long. Making more than one continuous 6” minimum length cut or cutting more than one sidewall is not necessary. Please do NOT alter the DOT TIN in any way. *DO NOT use a “Bead Notching” machine. Apply the shipping label provided by BATO from the previous step to the tire. Contact UPS to arrange to have them pick up the tire or take the tire to any UPS shipping center. The label is pre-paid. If you have any questions, please contact BATO Technical Service at 1-800-847-3272. 2) Disposition of Safety Recall Tires BATO is required to advise you of the following information: IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW FOR A DEALER TO SELL, LEASE, REUSE, OR RESELL A DEFECTIVE TIRE. 4 If a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer knowingly sells or leases new or used defective tires, the sale must be reported to the Associate Administrator for Safety Assurance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
S.E. Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.nhtsa.gov within five working days of such a release to report the following information: 1) A statement that a report is being submitted pursuant to 49 CFR 573.10(a);
2) The name, address, and phone number of the person who purchased or leased the tire;
3) The name of the manufacturer of the tire;
4) The tire’s brand name, model name, and size;
5) The tire DOT identification number and press identification number;
6) The date of the sale or lease; and
7) The name, address, and telephone number of the seller or lessor. These notifications and instructions must be communicated to all employees of this dealership who are involved in the inspection and removal of recalled tires. IV. BRIDGESTONE’S COMMITMENT We are committed to safety, customer satisfaction, and service. If you have any additional questions, please contact BATO Technical Service at 1-800-847-3272 for further assistance. We regret the inconvenience that this recall may cause you, but we are certain you will understand our commitment to the safety of your customers. Thank you for your cooperation. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 5 APPENDIX A DESCRIPTION OF TIRES COVERED AND HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM There are three tire lines and eight DOT TINs covered by this recall (see the chart below). ARTICLE 2006513 (OE) OE FITMENT TIRE SIZE TIRE LINE DOT TIN 006513 (REP)* 2003618 (OE) 003618 (REP)* 2004590 (OE) 004590 (REP)* 2022 Toyota Tacoma 2022 Toyota Highlander 2022 Acura TLX P265/65R17 235/55R20 235/50R18 DESTINATION LE2 ALENZA SPORT
A/S TURANZA EL440 W2 1W2 1W2 AH DE3 8A ALA1 1P JB21 2522 2422 2521 2622 2722 2621 *NOTE: As explained above, replacement tires are NOT part of this recall. The replacement tire article number is listed above ONLY to indicate the suggested replacement tire for original equipment tires that must be replaced under this recall. The tire’s DOT TIN can be found on the sidewall just above the rim (see images on pages 7 and 8). Tires that meet the descriptions contained above and also have the bead cut condition must be replaced. If you believe a customer has one of these tires, please examine the sidewalls of their tires to confirm: 1. The tire brand;
2. The tire line;
3. The tire size; and
4. The affected DOT TIN. See the images below for the sidewall locations of these identifiable marks. 6 For Firestone Destination LE2 tires in size P265/65R17 110S (OE Article # 2006513) NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2522” or “2622” here. For Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires in size 235/55R20 102V (OE Article # 2003618) NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2522,” as indicated here, or “2422,”
7 “2622,” or “2722.” For Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires in size 235/50R18 97V (OE Article # 2004590) NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2621” as indicated here, or “2521.” 8 9
APPENDIX B
BEAD CUT IMAGES

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December 15, 2022 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
NHTSA Recall No. 22T-021 Dear Bridgestone/Firestone Authorized Dealer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) has determined that certain Firestone Destination LE2, Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S, and Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires may have sustained bead cuts from a warehouse de-palletizer during the shipping process, and that this condition could pose a safety risk. BATO has initiated a voluntary safety recall of these tires. Tires subject to this recall were sold as original equipment in the United States and Canada. The potentially impacted tires were not sold in the replacement market and were ONLY installed as original equipment on new vehicles. The specific tires subject to the recall are listed on APPENDIX A. You are receiving this letter because owners of the tires subject to the recall will receive a letter notifying them of the recall. Those owners may come to you for inspection of their tires to determine whether those tires have the potential bead cut condition. BATO is also required to advise you of certain tire dealer obligations, which are detailed on pages 2 through 5 of this notice. I. REASON FOR THE RECALL A small quantity of tires subject to this recall may have been damaged during the shipping process when a tire handling machine malfunctioned at BATO’s Wilson, NC warehouse. Specifically, a protective plastic “shoe,” at the base of a robotic arm used to unstack tires, rotated out of position. This exposed a sharp edge on the robotic arm to the inside of the tires. The bead areas of certain tires may have been cut by this edge during the unstacking process. Should the bead damage go undetected, air and moisture could migrate within the tire and affect the tire belts or bead wires. If left unaddressed, this damage could cause rapid air loss, potentially leading to the loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash. ONLY those tires confirmed to have the bead condition will need to be replaced under this recall. II. TIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT PROGRAM Consistent with BATO’s longstanding commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and service,
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville, TN USA 37201 owners of any affected tires that match the article number, size, tire line, Department of
Transportation (“DOT”) tire identification number (“TIN”), and production period provided in APPENDIX A are urged to contact a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer to arrange for an inspection, verification and, if necessary, replacement at no charge through July 2, 2023. Any tire that is the subject of this recall will be replaced with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone tire. Replacement tires are available as of the date of this letter. In the event that a Bridgestone brand or Firestone brand tire is not currently available, a suitable competitive product may be used as a replacement tire. You must call 1-800-847-3272 for approval before substituting any competitor product. Failure to seek approval prior to the installation of any competitor product will result in the forfeit of any dealer reimbursement to cover the cost of the replacement tire. Remember that the tire MUST be provided free of charge to the end-user if that tire contains the verified bead condition after inspection. III. ACTIONS REQUIRED BY BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AUTHORIZED DEALERS As a result of this safety recall and federal law, you are required to take the following actions: 1) Inspection and Replacement of Mounted Recalled Tires a) VERIFY THE VEHICLE. Verify the vehicle is listed in the “OE Fitment” column of the table in APPENDIX A. If the vehicle is not an EXACT match to the vehicle fitment, the tire is not a part of this recall. No further action is necessary. b) VERIFY IF THE VEHICLE HAS ALREADY BEEN INSPECTED. Using
Bridgestone’s TreadNet system, validate that the Vehicle Identification Number (“VIN”) has not already been inspected. Log into TreadNet as you would to submit any normal tire warranty. Enter the VIN into the appropriate location in the entry page. If the tires have already been inspected for this recall, a notice will appear after you attempt to enter the VIN. If you receive a notice that the tires have already been inspected, there is no further action necessary with this vehicle. NOTE: You will not be reimbursed for the tire inspections if the vehicle has already been inspected. DO NOT PROCEED with any additional inspection of the tires for this recall if the VIN has already been registered as inspected using this VIN validation process. c) INSPECT THE IMPACTED DOT TIN TIRES FOR THE CONDITION. Customers who visit a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer in connection with this recall that have a matching vehicle fitment, and have not already had the tires inspected as verified using the VIN validation in TreadNet must have all ground tires¹ inspected in order to determine whether the DOT TIN is an exact match as indicated in APPENDIX
A. Please make sure to check each tire closely.
If the DOT TIN does not exactly match the description in APPENDIX A, the tire is not part of the recall. If the DOT TIN is an exact match, you will need to carefully de-mount and inspect each of those tires. Tires that do not have the bead cut condition should be ¹ The Toyota Tacoma has a full-sized spare tire, but that spare tire is NOT included in this recall.
2 re-mounted, balanced, and reinstalled on the vehicle at no charge to the customer. ONLY tires with an exact DOT TIN match need to be de-mounted and inspected. It is not unusual for a vehicle to have installed tires with DOT TINs that vary. A vehicle may have only one or up to four DOT TINs that match those involved in this recall. Any tire that, after careful inspection after being de-mounted, exhibits the bead cut condition, must be replaced immediately without charge (including mounting and balancing) to the customer. See APPENDIX B for images of the potential bead cut condition. d) PROCESS THE WARRANTY CLAIM TO SUBMIT THE INSPECTION RESULTS. Use the normal Bridgestone/Firestone tire warranty adjustment procedures to replace tires that have the bead cut condition. You must provide BATO with the VIN and mileage of each affected vehicle. The tires will be processed as a no charge tire adjustment to the end user. i) FOR TIRES THAT WERE INSPECTED BUT DO NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED. Complete the TreadNet submittal as a normal warranty. Select the “OTHER-RECALL” option on the TreadNet warranty adjustment screen as the reason for removal. You MUST take a picture of the DOT TIN from each tire and attach that picture as a part of your TreadNet submittal. Please label the picture(s) as you attach them so they can be distinguished during review. Be careful not to attach the same picture more than once as the system will detect a duplicate entry using picture scanning technology and your claim for reimbursement may be delayed or denied. Remember that only tires that exactly match the DOT TIN and were not replaced can be submitted for inspection compensation using this method. Please enter all tires, whether only inspected or replaced after inspection, on the same warranty adjustment. Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealers who provide services to inspect the tires subject to this recall will be reimbursed at published Standard Service and Labor rates in effect at the time the necessary service is performed. ii) FOR TIRES THAT WERE REPLACED AFTER INSPECTION. Complete the TreadNet submittal as a normal warranty. Select the “OTHER-RECALL” option on the TreadNet warranty adjustment screen as the reason for removal. Print out the tire tag and apply it to the tire as you would for any warranty submittal. You MUST CALL the warranty hotline to arrange for shipping of the impacted tire. Call 1-800-847-3272 to request a shipping label. Note that the hotline hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am until 6 pm Central Time. You will need to provide an email address, a telephone number and a contact name to the call agent who will email a UPS shipping label for you to print and attach to the tire. You will be responsible for contacting UPS to have them pick up the tire with the pre- paid label affixed. Bridgestone will not be responsible for tires lost in shipment. 3 You will be reimbursed for the cost of the installed tire under the normal warranty terms once the tire has been received and inspected. Please enter all tires, whether only inspected or replaced after inspection, on the same warranty adjustment. Be sure to follow the instructions in the next section to prepare the tire for shipment. Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealers who provide services to inspect and replace the tires subject to this recall will be reimbursed at published Standard Service and Labor rates in effect at the time the necessary service is performed. e) PREPARE TIRE(S) FOR SHIPMENT. If you replaced a tire under this recall, you MUST ship the removed tire as instructed. Please do NOT alter the DOT TIN in any way as we will check it to validate that the returned tire meets the recall criteria. Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealers must secure the recalled tires that have the bead cut condition. All tires removed from service under this recall must be rendered permanently unserviceable. To render the tire unserviceable, please utilize one of the following two options: Option 1: Drill a 1” nominal (plus or minus ¼” tolerance) hole through the sidewall using the 1” hole saw. Rotate the recalled tire approximately 180 degrees and drill a second hole through the sidewall. Drilling additional holes beyond the two holes specified is not necessary. Drilling holes in the other sidewall is not necessary. Please do NOT alter the DOT TIN in any way. Option 2: Cut through body cords in the sidewall area of the tire. The cut shall be a minimum of 6 inches long. Making more than one continuous 6” minimum length cut or cutting more than one sidewall is not necessary. Please do NOT alter the DOT TIN in any way. *DO NOT use a “Bead Notching” machine. Apply the shipping label provided by BATO from the previous step to the tire. Contact UPS to arrange to have them pick up the tire or take the tire to any UPS shipping center. The label is pre-paid. If you have any questions, please contact BATO Technical Service at 1-800-847-3272. 2) Disposition of Safety Recall Tires BATO is required to advise you of the following information: IT IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW FOR A DEALER TO SELL, LEASE, REUSE, OR RESELL A DEFECTIVE TIRE. If a Bridgestone/Firestone authorized dealer knowingly sells or leases new or used defective tires, the sale must be reported to the Associate Administrator for Safety 4 Assurance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue,
S.E. Washington, DC 20590, or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.nhtsa.gov within five working days of such a release to report the following information: 1) A statement that a report is being submitted pursuant to 49 CFR 573.10(a);
2) The name, address, and phone number of the person who purchased or leased the tire;
3) The name of the manufacturer of the tire;
4) The tire’s brand name, model name, and size;
5) The tire DOT identification number and press identification number;
6) The date of the sale or lease; and
7) The name, address, and telephone number of the seller or lessor. These notifications and instructions must be communicated to all employees of this dealership who are involved in the inspection and removal of recalled tires. IV. BRIDGESTONE’S COMMITMENT We are committed to safety, customer satisfaction, and service. If you have any additional questions, please contact BATO Technical Service at 1-800-847-3272 for further assistance. We regret the inconvenience that this recall may cause you, but we are certain you will understand our commitment to the safety of your customers. Thank you for your cooperation. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC 5 APPENDIX A DESCRIPTION OF TIRES COVERED AND HOW TO IDENTIFY THEM There are three tire lines and eight DOT TINs covered by this recall (see the chart below). ARTICLE 2006513 (OE) OE FITMENT TIRE SIZE TIRE LINE DOT TIN² 006513 (REP)* 2003618 (OE) 003618 (REP)* 2004590 (OE) 004590 (REP)* 2022 Toyota Tacoma 2022 Toyota Highlander 2022 Acura TLX P265/65R17 235/55R20 235/50R18 DESTINATION LE2 ALENZA SPORT
A/S TURANZA EL440 W2 1W2 1W2 AH DE3 8A ALA1 1P JB21 2522 2422 2521 2822 2722 2621 *NOTE: As explained above, replacement tires are NOT part of this recall. The replacement tire article number is listed above ONLY to indicate the suggested replacement tire for original equipment tires that must be replaced under this recall. The tire’s DOT TIN can be found on the sidewall just above the rim (see images on pages 7 and 8). Tires that meet the descriptions contained above and also have the bead cut condition must be replaced. If you believe a customer has one of these tires, please examine the sidewalls of their tires to confirm: 1. The tire brand;
2. The tire line;
3. The tire size; and
4. The affected DOT TIN. See the images below for the sidewall locations of these identifiable marks. ² Last 2 columns show the beginning date and end date of the applicable production week range.
6 For Firestone Destination LE2 tires in size P265/65R17 110S (OE Article # 2006513) NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2522,”
“2622,” “2722,” or “2822” here. For Bridgestone Alenza Sport A/S tires in size 235/55R20 102V (OE Article # 2003618) NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2522,” as indicated here, or “2422,”
7 “2622,” or “2722.” For Bridgestone Turanza EL440 tires in size 235/50R18 97V (OE Article # 2004590) NOTE: Potentially impacted tires would have “2621” as indicated here, or “2521.” 8 9
APPENDIX B
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations JAN 13, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-021 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Address : 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville TN 37201
Company phone : 1-800-847-3272 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 8,464 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Firestone Tire Line : Destination LE2 Tire Size : P265/65R17 110S
Descriptive Information : This is a highway all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Destination LE2 tires were shipped only to Toyota as original equipment for the Toyota Tacoma. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Up to 1,620 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 1,620 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 1,620 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 19, 2022 – JUL 16, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code W2 AH DE3 2522 2822 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 2 Tire Brand 2 : Bridgestone Tire Line : Turanza EL440 Tire Size : 235/50R18 97V
Descriptive Information : This is a grand touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a BATO plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Turanza EL440 tires were shipped only to Honda as original equipment for the Acura TLX. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 71 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 71 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 76 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 20, 2021 – JUL 03, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1W2 1P JB21 2521 2621 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 3 Tire Brand 3 : Bridgestone Tire Line : Alenza Sport A/S Tire Size : 235/55R20 102V
Descriptive Information : This is a cross-over/SUV/touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a BATO plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de- palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Alenza Sport A/S tires were shipped only to Toyota as original equipment for the Toyota Highlander. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 3,373 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 3,373 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 6,768 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 12, 2022 – JUL 09, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1W2 8A ALA1 2422 2722 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Bridgestone has determined that a small quantity of tires may have sustained cuts/tears to the inner liner rubber in the bead area during the tire sorting and loading process. These cuts/tears could expose body ply cords or bead wires, which could cause the tire to lose air or lead to damage within the tire.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this condition remains undetected, air and moisture could migrate within the tire and damage the belts or bead wires. This damage could cause a rapid air loss, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : A protective plastic “shoe,” at the base of a robotic arm used to unstack tires, rotated out of position. This exposed a sharp edge on the robotic arm of the de- palletizer to the inside of certain tires. The bead areas of a small quantity of tires may have been cut by this edge during the unstacking process. Only tires that passed through the impacted de-palletizer between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022 were potentially exposed to this edge.
Identification of Any Warning Tires with cuts/tears in the bead area could lose air. Vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may detect and notify drivers of a The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 4 that can Occur : loss of tire air pressure at higher-than-normal rates. If undetected, damage could progress over time and tires could exhibit noise, vibration, handling disturbance, sidewall bulges, and/or irregular tread wear. Involved Components : Component Name : N/A Component Description : N/A Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
August 10, 2022: Toyota mounting facility notified BATO of a potential bead cut/tear condition observed in a small quantity of tires.
August 11, 2022: BATO authorized a third-party sort at two Toyota mounting facilities. BATO requested that Toyota return any potentially impacted tires to BATO.
August 12, 2022 – Late September 2022: A product freeze on potentially impacted tire inventory was initiated. BATO conducted an investigation into this issue, including root cause analysis and evaluation of the potential safety risks related to this condition.
Late September 2022 – Mid-October 2022: BATO conducted a lot trace to identify potentially affected tires that were shipped to its customers.
October 26, 2022: Bridgestone’s Quality Committee (QC) met and recommended a voluntary recall of the affected tires.
October 27, 2022: BATO senior management approved the QC’s recommendation to voluntarily recall the affected tires.
BATO is not aware of any accidents, injuries or consumer complaints related to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 5 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Owners of the potentially impacted tires will be instructed to take their
vehicle to a Bridgestone/Firestone retailer for inspection. Tires exhibiting this condition upon inspection will be replaced with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no charge. Retailers will be notified of their responsibilities under 49 CFR part 573.6(c)(9). All of the potentially impacted tires remain under the manufacturer’s warranty. Therefore, under 49 CFR 577.11(e), BATO requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The replacement tires will not contain the potential bead cut/tear condition because BATO identified and remedied the root cause.
The affected de-palletizer has been out of service since August 9, 2022. Therefore, tires shipped from the Wilson, NC plant after August 8, 2022 do not have the potential bead cut/tear condition. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known customers and Bridgestone/Firestone retailers will receive
notification of the recall, instructions on how to identify the potentially impacted tires, information regarding the removal of the impacted tires from service, and instructions on the return and disposal of the impacted tires. Notifications will be sent in accordance with the stated “Planned Dealer Notification Date” and “Planned Owner Notification Date.” Acura TLX customers will be notified according to the schedule in DIR 22V950 filed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 06, 2022 – DEC 15, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 30, 2022 – JAN 07, 2023 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : Toyota Motor North America Inc. Address : 6565 Headquarters Dr.
Plano TX 75024 Country : US
Company Phone : 8003314331 Name : American Honda Motor Co. Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance CA 90501 Country : US
Company Phone : 8882342138 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Submission Date : NOV 03, 2022
NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-021
Manufacturer Recall No. : NR
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations
Address : 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville TN 37201
Company phone : 1-800-847-3272
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 12,615
Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Firestone
Tire Line : Destination LE2
Tire Size : P265/65R17 110S
Descriptive Information : This is a highway all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may
contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a Bridgestone
Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22,
2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not part of the manufacturing
process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a
trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Destination LE2 tires were shipped only to Toyota as
original equipment for the Toyota Tacoma. Tires for the replacement channel do
not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 878 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer.
Of those 878 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp
edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of
up to 5,251 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production
date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify
potentially impacted tires.
Production Dates : JUN 19, 2022 – JUL 02, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code
W2 AH DE3 2522 2622
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Tire Brand 2 : Bridgestone
Tire Line : Alenza Sport A/S
Tire Size : 235/55R20 102V
Descriptive Information : This is a cross-over/SUV/touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially
impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at
a BATO plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A depalletizer
is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads
them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Alenza Sport A/S tires were shipped only to Toyota as
original equipment for the Toyota Highlander. Tires for the replacement channel
do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 3,373 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer.
Of those 3,373 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed
sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However,
owners of up to 6,505 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated
production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how
to identify potentially impacted tires.
Production Dates : JUN 12, 2022 – JUL 09, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code
1W2 8A ALA1 2422 2722
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Tire Brand 3 : Bridgestone
Tire Line : Turanza EL440
Tire Size : 235/50R18 97V
Descriptive Information : This is a grand touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires
may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a BATO plant
in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not
part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually
to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Turanza EL440 tires were shipped only to Honda as
original equipment for the Acura TLX. Tires for the replacement channel do not
pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 71 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of
those 71 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp
edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of
up to 859 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production
date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify
potentially impacted tires.
Production Dates : JUN 20, 2021 – JUL 03, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code
1W2 1P JB21 2521 2621
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Bridgestone has determined that a small quantity of tires may have sustained
cuts/tears to the inner liner rubber in the bead area during the tire sorting and
loading process. These cuts/tears could expose body ply cords or bead wires,
which could cause the tire to lose air or lead to damage within the tire.
FMVSS 1 : NR
FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this condition remains undetected, air and moisture could migrate within
the tire and damage the belts or bead wires. This damage could cause a rapid
air loss, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a
crash.
Description of the Cause : A protective plastic “shoe,” at the base of a robotic arm used to unstack tires,
rotated out of position. This exposed a sharp edge on the robotic arm of the depalletizer
to the inside of certain tires. The bead areas of a small quantity of
tires may have been cut by this edge during the unstacking process. Only tires
that passed through the impacted de-palletizer between July 22, 2022 and
August 8, 2022 were potentially exposed to this edge.
Identification of Any Warning Tires with cuts/tears in the bead area could lose air. Vehicles equipped with a
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may detect and notify drivers of a
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that can Occur : loss of tire air pressure at higher-than-normal rates. If undetected, damage
could progress over time and tires could exhibit noise, vibration, handling
disturbance, sidewall bulges, and/or irregular tread wear.
Involved Components :
Component Name : N/A
Component Description : N/A
Component Part Number : N/A
Supplier Identification :
Component Manufacturer
Name : NR
Address : NR
NR
Country : NR
Chronology :
August 10, 2022: Toyota mounting facility notified BATO of a potential bead cut/tear condition observed in a
small quantity of tires.
August 11, 2022: BATO authorized a third-party sort at two Toyota mounting facilities. BATO requested that
Toyota return any potentially impacted tires to BATO.
August 12, 2022 – Late September 2022: A product freeze on potentially impacted tire inventory was initiated.
BATO conducted an investigation into this issue, including root cause analysis and evaluation of the potential
safety risks related to this condition.
Late September 2022 – Mid-October 2022: BATO conducted a lot trace to identify potentially affected tires that
were shipped to its customers.
October 26, 2022: Bridgestone’s Quality Committee (QC) met and recommended a voluntary recall of the
affected tires.
October 27, 2022: BATO senior management approved the QC’s recommendation to voluntarily recall the
affected tires.
BATO is not aware of any accidents, injuries or consumer complaints related to this condition.
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Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Owners of the potentially impacted tires will be instructed to take their
vehicle to a Bridgestone/Firestone retailer for inspection. Tires exhibiting
this condition upon inspection will be replaced with a comparable
Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no
charge. Retailers will be notified of their responsibilities under 49 CFR
part 573.6(c)(9). All of the potentially impacted tires remain under the
manufacturer’s warranty. Therefore, under 49 CFR 577.11(e), BATO
requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements.
How Remedy Component Differs
from Recalled Component :
The replacement tires will not contain the potential bead cut/tear
condition because BATO identified and remedied the root cause.
Identify How/When Recall Condition
was Corrected in Production :
The affected de-palletizer has been out of service since August 9, 2022.
Therefore, tires shipped from the Wilson, NC plant after August 8, 2022 do
not have the potential bead cut/tear condition.
Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known customers and Bridgestone/Firestone retailers will receive
notification of the recall, instructions on how to identify the potentially
impacted tires, information regarding the removal of the impacted tires
from service, and instructions on the return and disposal of the impacted
tires. Notifications will be sent in accordance with the stated “Planned
Dealer Notification Date” and “Planned Owner Notification Date.”
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 05, 2022 – DEC 09, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 19, 2022 – JAN 02, 2023
Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or
installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment:
Name : American Honda Motor Co.
Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance CA 90501
Country : US
Company Phone : 8882342138
Name : Toyota Motor North America Inc.
Address : 6565 Headquarters Dr.
Plano TX 75024
Country : US
Company Phone : 8003314331
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations DEC 23, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-021 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Address : 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville TN 37201
Company phone : 1-800-847-3272 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 8,464 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Firestone Tire Line : Destination LE2 Tire Size : P265/65R17 110S
Descriptive Information : This is a highway all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Destination LE2 tires were shipped only to Toyota as original equipment for the Toyota Tacoma. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Up to 1,620 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 1,620 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 1,620 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 19, 2022 – JUL 16, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code W2 AH DE3 2522 2822 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 2 Tire Brand 2 : Bridgestone Tire Line : Alenza Sport A/S Tire Size : 235/55R20 102V
Descriptive Information : This is a cross-over/SUV/touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a BATO plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de- palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Alenza Sport A/S tires were shipped only to Toyota as original equipment for the Toyota Highlander. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 3,373 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 3,373 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 6,768 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 12, 2022 – JUL 09, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1W2 8A ALA1 2422 2722 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 3 Tire Brand 3 : Bridgestone Tire Line : Turanza EL440 Tire Size : 235/50R18 97V
Descriptive Information : This is a grand touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a BATO plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Turanza EL440 tires were shipped only to Honda as original equipment for the Acura TLX. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 71 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 71 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 76 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 20, 2021 – JUL 03, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1W2 1P JB21 2521 2621 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Bridgestone has determined that a small quantity of tires may have sustained cuts/tears to the inner liner rubber in the bead area during the tire sorting and loading process. These cuts/tears could expose body ply cords or bead wires, which could cause the tire to lose air or lead to damage within the tire.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this condition remains undetected, air and moisture could migrate within the tire and damage the belts or bead wires. This damage could cause a rapid air loss, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : A protective plastic “shoe,” at the base of a robotic arm used to unstack tires, rotated out of position. This exposed a sharp edge on the robotic arm of the de- palletizer to the inside of certain tires. The bead areas of a small quantity of tires may have been cut by this edge during the unstacking process. Only tires that passed through the impacted de-palletizer between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022 were potentially exposed to this edge.
Identification of Any Warning Tires with cuts/tears in the bead area could lose air. Vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may detect and notify drivers of a The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 4 that can Occur : loss of tire air pressure at higher-than-normal rates. If undetected, damage could progress over time and tires could exhibit noise, vibration, handling disturbance, sidewall bulges, and/or irregular tread wear. Involved Components : Component Name : N/A Component Description : N/A Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
August 10, 2022: Toyota mounting facility notified BATO of a potential bead cut/tear condition observed in a small quantity of tires.
August 11, 2022: BATO authorized a third-party sort at two Toyota mounting facilities. BATO requested that Toyota return any potentially impacted tires to BATO.
August 12, 2022 – Late September 2022: A product freeze on potentially impacted tire inventory was initiated. BATO conducted an investigation into this issue, including root cause analysis and evaluation of the potential safety risks related to this condition.
Late September 2022 – Mid-October 2022: BATO conducted a lot trace to identify potentially affected tires that were shipped to its customers.
October 26, 2022: Bridgestone’s Quality Committee (QC) met and recommended a voluntary recall of the affected tires.
October 27, 2022: BATO senior management approved the QC’s recommendation to voluntarily recall the affected tires.
BATO is not aware of any accidents, injuries or consumer complaints related to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 5 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Owners of the potentially impacted tires will be instructed to take their
vehicle to a Bridgestone/Firestone retailer for inspection. Tires exhibiting this condition upon inspection will be replaced with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no charge. Retailers will be notified of their responsibilities under 49 CFR part 573.6(c)(9). All of the potentially impacted tires remain under the manufacturer’s warranty. Therefore, under 49 CFR 577.11(e), BATO requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The replacement tires will not contain the potential bead cut/tear condition because BATO identified and remedied the root cause.
The affected de-palletizer has been out of service since August 9, 2022. Therefore, tires shipped from the Wilson, NC plant after August 8, 2022 do not have the potential bead cut/tear condition. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known customers and Bridgestone/Firestone retailers will receive
notification of the recall, instructions on how to identify the potentially impacted tires, information regarding the removal of the impacted tires from service, and instructions on the return and disposal of the impacted tires. Notifications will be sent in accordance with the stated “Planned Dealer Notification Date” and “Planned Owner Notification Date.” Acura TLX customers will be notified according to the schedule in DIR 22V950 filed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 06, 2022 – DEC 15, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 21, 2022 – JAN 03, 2023 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : American Honda Motor Co. Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance CA 90501 Country : US
Company Phone : 8882342138 Name : Toyota Motor North America Inc. Address : 6565 Headquarters Dr.
Plano TX 75024 Country : US
Company Phone : 8003314331 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021
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* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations DEC 23, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22T-021 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations Address : 200 4th Avenue South
Nashville TN 37201
Company phone : 1-800-847-3272 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 8,464 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 %
Tire Information :
Tire Brand 1 : Firestone Tire Line : Destination LE2 Tire Size : P265/65R17 110S
Descriptive Information : This is a highway all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (“BATO”) plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Destination LE2 tires were shipped only to Toyota as original equipment for the Toyota Tacoma. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Up to 1,620 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 1,620 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 1,620 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 19, 2022 – JUL 16, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code W2 AH DE3 2522 2822 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 2 Tire Brand 2 : Bridgestone Tire Line : Alenza Sport A/S Tire Size : 235/55R20 102V
Descriptive Information : This is a cross-over/SUV/touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a BATO plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de- palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Alenza Sport A/S tires were shipped only to Toyota as original equipment for the Toyota Highlander. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 3,373 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 3,373 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 6,768 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 12, 2022 – JUL 09, 2022
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1W2 8A ALA1 2422 2722 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 3 Tire Brand 3 : Bridgestone Tire Line : Turanza EL440 Tire Size : 235/50R18 97V
Descriptive Information : This is a grand touring all-season passenger tire. The potentially impacted tires may contain bead cuts/tears caused by one of the de-palletizers at a BATO plant in Wilson, NC, between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022. A de-palletizer is not part of the manufacturing process – it unstacks tires and loads them individually to a conveyor and onto a trailer for shipment.
The potentially impacted Turanza EL440 tires were shipped only to Honda as original equipment for the Acura TLX. Tires for the replacement channel do not pass through a de-palletizer and are not affected by this condition.
Only 71 tires of this tire model/size passed through the affected de-palletizer. Of those 71 tires, only a small portion came into contact with the exposed sharp edge of the de-palletizer that caused the potential condition. However, owners of 76 tires of this tire model/size produced during the stated production date range will need to be notified of this issue and instructed on how to identify potentially impacted tires. Production Dates : JUN 20, 2021 – JUL 03, 2021
TIN (Tire Identification Number) Plant ID Size code Optional Code Begin M Code End M Code 1W2 1P JB21 2521 2621 Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Bridgestone has determined that a small quantity of tires may have sustained cuts/tears to the inner liner rubber in the bead area during the tire sorting and loading process. These cuts/tears could expose body ply cords or bead wires, which could cause the tire to lose air or lead to damage within the tire.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If this condition remains undetected, air and moisture could migrate within the tire and damage the belts or bead wires. This damage could cause a rapid air loss, potentially leading to loss of vehicle control and an increased risk of a crash.
Description of the Cause : A protective plastic “shoe,” at the base of a robotic arm used to unstack tires, rotated out of position. This exposed a sharp edge on the robotic arm of the de- palletizer to the inside of certain tires. The bead areas of a small quantity of tires may have been cut by this edge during the unstacking process. Only tires that passed through the impacted de-palletizer between July 22, 2022 and August 8, 2022 were potentially exposed to this edge.
Identification of Any Warning Tires with cuts/tears in the bead area could lose air. Vehicles equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) may detect and notify drivers of a The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 4 that can Occur : loss of tire air pressure at higher-than-normal rates. If undetected, damage could progress over time and tires could exhibit noise, vibration, handling disturbance, sidewall bulges, and/or irregular tread wear. Involved Components : Component Name : N/A Component Description : N/A Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
August 10, 2022: Toyota mounting facility notified BATO of a potential bead cut/tear condition observed in a small quantity of tires.
August 11, 2022: BATO authorized a third-party sort at two Toyota mounting facilities. BATO requested that Toyota return any potentially impacted tires to BATO.
August 12, 2022 – Late September 2022: A product freeze on potentially impacted tire inventory was initiated. BATO conducted an investigation into this issue, including root cause analysis and evaluation of the potential safety risks related to this condition.
Late September 2022 – Mid-October 2022: BATO conducted a lot trace to identify potentially affected tires that were shipped to its customers.
October 26, 2022: Bridgestone’s Quality Committee (QC) met and recommended a voluntary recall of the affected tires.
October 27, 2022: BATO senior management approved the QC’s recommendation to voluntarily recall the affected tires.
BATO is not aware of any accidents, injuries or consumer complaints related to this condition. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021 Page 5 Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Owners of the potentially impacted tires will be instructed to take their
vehicle to a Bridgestone/Firestone retailer for inspection. Tires exhibiting this condition upon inspection will be replaced with a comparable Bridgestone or Firestone brand tire or other suitable replacement at no charge. Retailers will be notified of their responsibilities under 49 CFR part 573.6(c)(9). All of the potentially impacted tires remain under the manufacturer’s warranty. Therefore, under 49 CFR 577.11(e), BATO requests an exemption from the reimbursement plan requirements. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The replacement tires will not contain the potential bead cut/tear condition because BATO identified and remedied the root cause.
The affected de-palletizer has been out of service since August 9, 2022. Therefore, tires shipped from the Wilson, NC plant after August 8, 2022 do not have the potential bead cut/tear condition. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : All known customers and Bridgestone/Firestone retailers will receive
notification of the recall, instructions on how to identify the potentially impacted tires, information regarding the removal of the impacted tires from service, and instructions on the return and disposal of the impacted tires. Notifications will be sent in accordance with the stated “Planned Dealer Notification Date” and “Planned Owner Notification Date.” Acura TLX customers will be notified according to the schedule in DIR 22V950 filed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 06, 2022 – DEC 15, 2022
Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 21, 2022 – JAN 03, 2023 Purchaser Information :
The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : American Honda Motor Co. Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd
Torrance CA 90501 Country : US
Company Phone : 8882342138 Name : Toyota Motor North America Inc. Address : 6565 Headquarters Dr.
Plano TX 75024 Country : US
Company Phone : 8003314331 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22T-021
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* NR – Not Reported

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