It is in the middle of an effort to replace 6.5 million recalled tires in the United States, and a federal investigation continues into 88 U.S. traffic deaths allegedly linked to the brands under recall. Last week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warned that an additional 1.4 million tires could be dangerous and should be replaced. This week, Congress begins hearings to find out when the companies knew about the defects. Normally the company hosts a picnic for workers at its LaVergne plant, said employee Frank Tuttle. Workers in Downstate Decatur got word of a settlement in a conference call from their union president during a banquet they held after Decatur's Labor Day parade.
People are anxious to see the agreement, but for the most part they're happy about it.
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