Firestone and Bridgestone Tire Accidents

On May 21,2001, Ford announced they would recall 13 million Bridgestone (Firestone) tires starting with the oldest in service. Firestone countered that Explorers were unsafe and that Ford design was the cause of safety problems rather than Firestone tires which have been recalled. These announcements were precipitated by serious Ford Explorer rollover accidents causing serious personal injury to consumers caused by defective Firestone and Bridgestone tires.

What Vehicles are Involved? A majority involve Ford vehicles, primarily on Ford Explorer sport-utility vehicles. The letters VDHL can be found on the side of the Firestone tire's sidewall.

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