The defect
BELTS AND CARCASS PLIES MAY BREAK WHEN THE TIRE IS SUBJECTED TO EXTREME IMPACT.
The risk
THE TIRE CAN SUFFER SUDDEN LOSS OF INFLATION PRESSUREWITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.TIRES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 119.
The remedy
REPLACE TIRES WITHIN 60 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · safety standard FMVSS 119 · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk | LT23585R16 | — |
| Mohawk | LT24575R16 | — |
Tire recalls in 1991
NHTSA received 12 tire recall campaigns in 1991, covering up to 152,190 tires. With 9,317 tires, this campaign ranks 3 of 12 by size that year.
More from Yokohama Tire Corporation
17 tire recall campaigns filed by Yokohama Tire Corporation; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 12T025000 2 Oct 2012 | Yokohama | 10,669 |
| 10T001000 21 Jan 2010 | Yokohama | 6,254 |
| 09T014000 22 Dec 2009 | Yokohama | 1,205 |
| 86T008000 8 Sept 1986 | Mohawk | 38,264 |
| 85T007000 17 Jun 1985 | Mohawk | 1,812 |
| 84T001000 11 Dec 1984 | Mohawk | 1,301 |
| 84T013000 5 Nov 1984 | Mohawk | 572 |
| 84T008000 3 Aug 1984 | Mohawk | 1,105 |
| 84T004000 9 May 1984 | Mohawk | 1,171 |
| 83T018000 12 Oct 1983 | Mohawk | 2,550 |