Firestone
... federal regulators about a recall, of Firestone tires, it had made in Saudi Arabia in 1999. ... One of Fords defenses, from its employees, was that time and time again Ford executives informed Firestone that the inflation pressure on the Explorer should range between 26-30 psi. Ford claimed that complying with these recommendations would greatly reduce the risks of accidents and urged Firestone to consider their recommendation. ... Firestones Reaction: In 1994, employees of Bridgestone/Firestone Decatur plant in Illinois had organized a strike. ... In a video deposition in 1995, another Firestone engineer commented that the company had the technology to construct tires with a nylon-cap strip, which would reduce tread separation as much as three to five times. ... I also come to accept full and personal responsibility on behalf of Firestone for the events that led to this hearing (Mea Culpa).