Kumho Tire Recall – Over 36-Thousand Tires Recalled

July 1, 2009

Tire Brand Name / Tire Line / Tire Size:		Production Dates:
KUMHO / MOHAVE A/T / LT225/75R16		DEC 07, 2008 – JUN 13, 2009
KUMHO / MOHAVE A/T / LT245/75R16		DEC 07, 2008 – JUN 13, 2009
KUMHO / MOHAVE A/T / LT265/75R16		DEC 07, 2008 – JUN 13, 2009
Manufacturer: KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.		Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 26, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09T008000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 36292

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUMHO TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-445-8646.

Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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Comments

4 Responses to “Kumho Tire Recall – Over 36-Thousand Tires Recalled”

Carol Watrous on December 5th, 2010 6:33 pm

I purchased a new Hyundai Accent with Kumho Solus tires on it in September 2010. I have already had to have my tires rotated due to tread separation. I think that these tires will be next on the recall list.
joe mcmamus on December 15th, 2010 4:59 pm

just had a blowout at 50 mph. sidewall falure.
kumho solus p235/75-15 108xl b kr21 bsw
purchased 7-11-08 they have only about 11,000 miles.
never under inflated, never overloaded.
Judy Kirk on January 16th, 2011 8:02 pm

I purchased my Hyundai Accent with in 2007. My car now has 27,000 miles on it and I have had to replace the Kumho Solus tires three times already due to excessive tread wear. Kumho, the tire manufacturer blames it on the model of the car and Hyundai is blaming it on Kumho. If anyone else has had problems with 205/45VR-16 83V BSW KH16 Kumho Solus tires I think they should be recalled.
Laura on February 13th, 2011 3:26 am

Have a 2004 Pontiac Vibe…Kumho Solus KH16 P205/55 R16. Daughter had left rear blowout at 55mph. Was able to control the car to a stop. tred seperation!