Bridgestone controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2000
Firestone tire recall and litigation crisis
Tires made by Bridgestone’s Firestone subsidiary in the United States were subject to major recalls, lawsuits, investigations, and public scrutiny after reported tread-separation incidents. The episode damaged trust and raised questions about product safety, manufacturing controls, recall decisions, and oversight of the acquired business.