Goodyear.Com Provides Ford Owners With Tire Replacement Information
May 28, 2001
Owners of Ford Motor Co. vehicles who have been affected by this week's recall of 13 million Firestone tires can find information on tire safety as well as on Ford-approved replacements at http://www.goodyear.com . The website operated by the world's largest tiremaker includes a listing of all Ford and Mercury vehicles ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Recalls 2000 and 2001 Neons
May 28, 2001
The Chrysler Group will voluntarily recall 2000 and 2001 Neons to replace a brake booster vacuum hose. This issue does not affect any other Neon model years. Over time, contact with oil may cause the vacuum hose to swell and loosen from the intake manifold resulting in a loss of power brake assist and an increased idle ... Continue reading
Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. Statement
May 24, 2001
Following is a statement from Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.: Today we shared with Congress compelling data showing that a Ford Explorer is twice as likely to rollover in a tire-related accident than any other SUV. We believe this data, along with the data we shared with the public earlier this week, continues to raise se ... Continue reading
Ford to Replace All 13M Firestone Wilderness AT Tires On Its Vehicles
May 23, 2001
Ford Motor Company said that it will replace all 13 million Firestone Wilderness AT tires on its vehicles. Ford's action, which the company described as precautionary, is based on analysis of data on the actual road performance of these tires, comparisons with the performance of comparable tires by other tire makers, a ... Continue reading
Goodyear Statement on Expanded Recall of Firestone Tires
May 23, 2001
As a tire manufacturer that is committed to providing safe, high quality tires for consumers, Goodyear regrets the fact that this situation has arisen. Goodyear is prepared to do whatever is necessary to help consumers get the right tires on their vehicles as quickly as possible. To this end, we are urgently implementi ... Continue reading
Michelin Responds to Ford News Conference
May 23, 2001
Michelin has been contacted by Ford Motor Company to assist in the replacement of some 13 million tires for their mutual consumers. "The focus here is to make sure this process of replacing tires is as convenient as possible for the consumer and to make sure replacement tires are available as quickly as possible," said ... Continue reading
May 22, 2001
STAMFORD, Conn.--May 22, 2001--Analysts at Gartner, Inc. today said that the Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford breakup has the two firms focused on each other at the expense of customers. The result, according to Gartner, will be an increased market share for competitors of both companies. "The finger pointing may advance ... Continue reading
Godzilla Vs. Mothra: Statement Of John Lampe, President And CEO Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.
May 22, 2001
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--May 22, 2001--Following is a statement by John Lampe, president and CEO of Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.: "We applaud Chairman Tauzin's call for additional hearings. As I told Chairman Tauzin last evening, we believe there are significant safety concerns with a substantial segment of Ford Explorers. ... Continue reading
Ford to Announce Plan to Replace 10-13 Million Firestone Tires: aftermarketnews
May 22, 2001
Thanks to aftermarketnews.com for this story. DETROIT -- According to several news reports this morning, Ford Motor Co. plans to replace 10-13 million Firestone tires, far surpassing the huge recall ordered last summer by Bridgestone/Firestone. This comes after Ford officials issued a statement from CEO Jacques Nasser ... Continue reading
Washington Post Ford Vs. Bridgestone Story
May 22, 2001
Here is the Washington Posts take on the fight between Ford and Bridgestone. Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. announced yesterday that it is severing its 95-year-old relationship with Ford Motor Co., accusing the carmaker of "casting doubt" on the quality of Firestone tires to "divert attention" from safety problems in its p ... Continue reading
Mothra Vs. Godzilla:Bridgestone President Watanabe: No Ford: No Big Deal!
May 22, 2001
TOKYO -- Bridgestone Corp. President Shigeo Watanabe said the move by Bridgestone/Firestone to stop supplying tires in the Americas to the Ford Motor Co. will reduce Bridgestone's annual group sales by less than 2 percent. He added that the Nashville-based subsidiary currently generates around 3-4 percent of group sale ... Continue reading
More Tire Woes For Ford and Mercury - Recalls In Progress
May 21, 2001
Does your 2002 Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer Have Sliced Tires? USA Today reported that Ford is recalling about 45,000 '02 Explorers and 7,000 mechanically similar Mercury Mountaineers manufactured in Louisville because their Goodyear and Michelin tires might have been sliced by a defect on the assembly line. Ford ac ... Continue reading
Recall Winnebago: Copper LPG Lines Could Leak
May 14, 2001
Winnebago Industries, Inc. Models: Winnebago Brave Years: 2000-2001 Winnebago Sunrise Years: 2000-2001 Winnebago Adventurer Years: 2000-2001 Winnebago Sun Cruiser Years: 2000-2001 Number Involved: 1,437 Dates of Manufacture: June 2000 - March 2001 Defect: On certain motor homes, the copper line supplying liquid propane ... Continue reading
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