Cooper announces production increases

May 24, 2001

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. is ramping up the production of "certain" SUV and light truck tire lines to meet increased demand caused by Ford Motor Co.'s recently announced recall of all 15-, 16- and 17-inch Firestone Wilderness AT tires on its vehicles.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. also has promised increased production "to address consumers' needs as quickly as possible."

Michelin North America Inc. has not announced production boosts as of present time but has been in touch with Ford.