Final recall tag estimated at $2.7 billion

(From the Dec. 11 issue of Rubber & Plastics News) Before all is said and done, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. could end up with a bill of $2.7 billion or more to complete its Firestone ATX, ATX II and Wilderness AT recall and settle the myriad of U.S. lawsuits against it relating to the recalled tires, according to an equity research firm´s analysis of the situation.