MGSC14H3 Lecture : Firestone Ford Tire Recall Analysis.pdf
24 Aug 2012
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Reported incidences of tire failure on ford explorers with firestone tires accidents, deaths: tread separation. Firestone had tire recalls in the past. As early as 1992, there were signs that something was wrong no recalls or investigation: warranty claims. Ford asked firestone to investigate in 1999 firestone reported no problems. Around 1999 , ford recalled firestone tires in saudi arabia, venezuela, other foreign countries before tire recalls in north america. Delay in recall in north america was due to fear of legal consequences + costs. Problem with tires due to inexperienced workers + lack of inspection. Nylon cap or safety layer between steel belts and tread could have prevented tread separation wasn"t used because of cost (cost per tire) Ethical dilemma: whether or not it was ethical for ford/firestone to delay investigating and recalling defective tires.
