Future of Firestone Brand in Doubt Amid Recall Fallout
Detroit AP reports the Firestone recall linked to 88 deaths has strained Bridgestone Firestone with Ford and dealers. Consumers show hesitation toward Firestone and independent sellers note slower sales, while executives insist the 100 year staple brand will endure if trust is restored.
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Recall Q and A on Bridgestone Firestone tire defects
Key questions answer the recall scope for 6.5 million tires including P235/75R15 ATX ATX II and Wilderness AT. Tread separation risk appears, with sources noting factory data, recall actions in 16 countries, and guidance for identifying recalled tires via DOT code VD. Ford, Firestone, and NHTSA lay out replacement options, dealers, and contact details.
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Cats ends Broadway run after 18 years and 7485 performances
Broadway’s Cats closes after nearly 18 years and 7485 performances at the Winter Garden Theater. The final shows included alumni appearances and a Saturday benefit for the Actors’ Fund. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, based on TS Eliot poems, grossed over 380 million on Broadway.
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