Safety Recall NHTSA · 16T002000 Reported February 1, 2016

Tread separation or detachment

Q: What is recall 16T002000?

NHTSA recall 16T002000 was issued by Bridgestone Donotuse on February 1, 2016. It addresses: Tread separation or detachment. The recall affects approximately 35,907 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Bridgestone Donotuse · N/A · 35,907 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16T002000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Bridgestone Donotuse

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

35,907

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

February 1, 2016

Completion Rate

50.22

Defect Summary

Bridgestone americas tire operations, llc (bato) is recalling certain fs561 replacement tires, size 255/70r22.5, manufactured january 25, 2015, to january 27, 2016 (dot weeks 0515-0416) for use on trailers. the affected tires may experience possible tread separation or detachment due to scrubbing during use.

Safety Consequence

Tread separation or detachment may result in a sudden loss of air pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Bato will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. the recall began on february 4, 2016. owners may contact bato customer service at 1-800-847-3272.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Bridgestone Donotuse dealer and reference recall ID 16T002000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16T002000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16T002000?

NHTSA recall 16T002000 was issued by Bridgestone Donotuse on February 1, 2016. It addresses: Tread separation or detachment. The recall affects approximately 35,907 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Bridgestone Donotuse dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16T002000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.