The defect
KUMHO TIRE USA IS RECALLING 36,292 KUMHO MOHAVE A/T LIGHT TRUCK ALL TERRAIN TIRES, SIZES LT225/75R16, LT245/75R16, AND LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 7, 2008 AND JUNE 13, 2009. THE VEHICLE'S HANDLING PERFORMANCE BECOMES DIFFICULT WHEN OPERATED UNDER LOADED CONDITIONS OR WHEN CHANGING LANES.
The risk
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE SWAYING AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy
KUMHO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUMHO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-445-8646.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho | Mohave A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2009
NHTSA received 7 tire recall campaigns in 2009, covering up to 169,777 tires. With 36,292 tires, this campaign ranks 2 of 7 by size that year.
More from Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc.
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T020000 2 Aug 2012 | Kumho | 1,238 |
| 06T013000 30 Jun 2006 | Nanjing Kumho Tire Co | 78,321 |