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Firestone averts strike, resists 2nd tire recall

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Bridgestone/Firestone was able to reach a settlement in its contract negotiations with its workers but federal officials reportedly said that other Firestone stones should be recalled. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has warned consumers that the rate of problems on 1.4 million Firestone tires could be worse than those recalled on Aug 9. It is not a recall and so Bridgestone/Firestone is not required to recall the newly implicated tires.

Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading), Tires, Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire L.L.C.

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Possible change in law could mean federal charges in recall

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Legislation that would permit the federal prosecution of companies that place profit before the safety of the public is being considered for introduction as early as Sep 7, 2000, by Sen Arlen Specter. Specter is a member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation subcommittee that questioned Ford and Bridgestone/Firestone executives on the issue of tire separation deaths on US highways on Sep 6, 2000. Specter said that the existing laws are does not appropriately address the issue of profit over safety.

Government regulation, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Transport Equipment Safety Regulatn, Safety regulations, Transportation equipment

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Auto parts maker Dana cutting jobs

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Dana Corp, based in Toledo, OH, said on Feb 13, 2001 that it has eliminated 10,000 positions in recent months to deal with slower automobile sales and resulting production slowdowns. The parts supplier's announcement follows that of Delphi, another parts maker that has idled 2,000 and 5,000 workers each week since December. In recent months, automakers have been forced to cut production and reduce their parts orders owing to a glut of vehicles and slow US sales.

Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Parts, Dana Corp.

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