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Kumho Tires recall

Recalled June 29, 2009 · NHTSA recall 09T008000 · Kumho

Hazard
THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE SWAYING AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
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.
Units
36,292 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Kumho MOHAVE A/T
Manufacturer(s)
Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov