9.08.2000/XNUMX/XNUMX | The largest Firestone service event in history

On August 9, 2000, Firestone admitted that its tires were defective and were responsible for more than 300 road accidents that killed dozens of people. 

The company, through Ford dealers, called in the service of owners of Explorer SUVs and other models of the brand. 6,5 million tires were replaced, costing Firestone not only millions of dollars, but also the loss of a contract to supply tires for new Ford vehicles. The cooperation of both companies ended after a hundred years.

Added by: 2 years ago,

author:

Michal Shukalsky,

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