Tires
U.S. DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Regarding Goodyear’s Handling of a Tire Recall
According to a safety news report posted on beaconjournal.com, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is the subject of a new criminal investigation launched by the U.S. Department of Justice. The criminal investigation alleges that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company failed to stop manufacturing and selling motor home tires that they … [Read more...] about U.S. DOJ Launches Criminal Investigation Regarding Goodyear’s Handling of a Tire Recall
Tire Recall Announced by Goodyear for Forteral HL Tires
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Goodyear Tire Company announced a recall for several thousand of its Forteral HL crossover-style tires. The recall notes that the tread on the defective tires could separate from the main part of the tire. Any tire malfunction, but especially when the tread comes apart from the wall of the tire, could cause a … [Read more...] about Tire Recall Announced by Goodyear for Forteral HL Tires
Firestone Tires Product Liability Injury Lawsuits
Firestone Tires Linked To Deaths And Injuries. Firestone tires were standard equipment on the Ford Explorer, the world's best-selling sport utility vehicle and have been linked to at least 174 U.S. traffic deaths and over 700 injuries. Ford Motor Co. plans to replace 10 million to 13 million Firestone tires an amount … [Read more...] about Firestone Tires Product Liability Injury Lawsuits
Ford Old Tires Warning
Ford Warned Consumers About Old Tires. Ford Motor Co. has become the first U.S. automaker to warn customers that they should replace older tires, even if their treads are not worn out. Ford officials said the move comes in response to a growing body of research that suggests that tires deteriorate as they age and can experience … [Read more...] about Ford Old Tires Warning
Bridgestone Recalls 27,000 Tires
Bridgestone/Firestone Tire's Belt May Detach. Bridgestone/Firestone offered Thursday to replace 27,000 tires sold in North America over concerns that a belt in the tires may detach, possibly causing wrecks. The company said fewer than 15 injuries have been substantiated that involved vehicles equipped with the tires. The offer … [Read more...] about Bridgestone Recalls 27,000 Tires
Ford, Michelin Settle With Defendants In Tire Death Suit
A Couple Killed In A Ford Explorer Rollover Reached A Settlement. The family of a Mexican couple killed in a Ford Explorer rollover reached an undisclosed settlement with defendants including Ford Motor Co. and Michelin North America, Inc. Parties in the lawsuit settled following jury selection in state district court in … [Read more...] about Ford, Michelin Settle With Defendants In Tire Death Suit
Ford, Firestone Settle Shinhoster Fatal Accident Case
Ford, Firestone And Shinhoster's Family Settled The Case. It took nearly all Tuesday night, but just before Ford, Firestone and Earl Shinhoster's family were to face off in front of a jury, they suddenly settled the case. The two sides met until nearly midnight when Ruby Shinhoster finally agreed to the money the companies were … [Read more...] about Ford, Firestone Settle Shinhoster Fatal Accident Case
Ford, Firestone Settle Michigan Case
Ford And Firestone Settled A Case. A Michigan man who became a paraplegic when his Ford Explorer rolled over after one of its Firestone tires failed has settled his case out of court for an undisclosed amount, his lawyer said Friday. Chuck Burt, 26, of White Lake, Mich., was paralyzed on June 25, 2000 when a tire tread separation … [Read more...] about Ford, Firestone Settle Michigan Case
Tiremaker Settles Texas Suits Involving 78 People
Lawsuits Filed By Victims Against Tiremaker Have Been Settled. Twenty-six lawsuits filed by accident victims who alleged tread separation on tires made by Bridgestone/Firestone caused their rollover crashes have been settled for an undisclosed amount, a Houston law firm and the tiremaker said. Linda Houssiere, of the … [Read more...] about Tiremaker Settles Texas Suits Involving 78 People
