Key developments in the Firestone tire case: May 2, 2000: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opens an investigation into Firestone tires that may experience tread separation.

Firestone Destination LE3 tires, size 255/60R19, manufactured between June 14 and July 18, 2020, at Bridgestone's plant in Wilson, N.C., with DOT plant code 1W2 and date codes 2420 to 2820 and press ...