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Firestone recall spurs demand for new tires nationwide
After Bridgestone Firestone announced a voluntary recall of 6.5 million tires linked to failures and 46 deaths, anxious customers rushed to replace tires on Ford Explorers and other vehicles. Roadside incidents, lawsuits, and safety criticisms followed as replacements were offered at no charge across stages with timelines extending up to 18 months.
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Nashville, Tenn
Richard Dames
Dames
Albany
N.Y
Bridgestone/Firestone Inc
Mike Barbaro
Town Fair Tire
East Haven
Conn
Nissan Motor Co
Toyota Motor Co
Subaru
Arizona
California
Florida
Texas
Eric Albury
Miami Shores
Fla
Firestone
North America
Decatur, Ill
Hortensia Mata
Miami
Ian Hugh
Hugh
Tire Service
Glendale
Ariz
Joan Claybrook
Public Citizen
National Highway Transportation Safety Administration
Bridgestone/Firestone
John Allen
Lippincott & Margulies Inc
Allen
Alaina Culleton
Jacksonville
Gary Crigger
Bridgestone
Crigger
Sears Roebuck & Co
Bridgestone- Firestone
Decatur
Harland Smith
Julian Samuels
Arlington
Samuels
Firestone Wilderness