I magine that, in a short-sighted attempt to economise, some vital part in every 1970 model of India's very own Ambassador car was made of cardboard. Nobody will keep the car until the part crumbles, the company may have reasoned then, so let's use the cardboard and cut some costs. Only, over a quarter of a century later, thousands of those 1970 models are still roaming the streets. In 1997, the cardboard parts are finally wearing so thin that driving is a hazard.
Accidents are happening, owners are angry.
It recalls all 1970 cars to replace the cardboard with the steel part they should have had to begin with. Because thousands of cars need to go through this little operation, there is a substantial amount of money involved. The problem is, this being an old model that is not produced any more, there are very few people still around who know how to open it up and do the replacement. Given Indian genius at keeping cars going, I know you'll say this is hardly likely. But remember, I'm asking you to imagine.