FIRESTONE TIRE RECALL
INVESTIGATION

The Committee on Energy and Commerce has been investigating a number of issues pertaining to the tire recall by Firestone.  Information regarding this investigation is provided on this page.

CORRESPONDENCE | STATEMENTS | TIMELINE

CORRESPONDENCE

• August 31, 2000 -- to Administrator Bailey, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regarding Firestone's tire failure problems

NHTSA response dated 9/6/00 (.PDF File)

• August 17, 2000 -- to Administrator Bailey, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, regarding Firestone's recent tire recall announcement

NHTSA response dated 9/6/00 (.PDF File)

• August 11, 2000 -- to Mr. Masatoshi Ono, Chairman and CEO, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., regarding Firestone's recent tire recall announcement

STATEMENTS

• September 21, 2000 -- Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the Firestone Tire Recall
• September 6, 2000 -- Joint Subcommittee Hearing on the recent Firestone tire recall action, focusing on the action as it pertains to relevant Ford vehicles

If you require further information regarding this recall, you may link to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's web site.