Nanjing Kumho Tire Co Road Venture At - Kl78 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06T013000
Manufacturer: KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 16th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: November 19th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN NANJING KUMHO ROAD VENTURE HT - 824 AND ROAD VENTURE AT - KL78 LIGHT TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 15 AND DECEMBER 24, 2005. THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP A NOTICEABLE BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE AIR PRESSURE LOSS.

Consequence Summary:
DRIVING ON AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
KUMHO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUMHO TIRE AT 800-445-8646 EXT. 342, 348, OR 338.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06T013000
Manufacturer: KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 16th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: October 22nd, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN NANJING KUMHO ROAD VENTURE HT - 824 AND ROAD VENTURE AT - KL78 LIGHT TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 15 AND DECEMBER 24, 2005. THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP A NOTICEABLE BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE AIR PRESSURE LOSS.

Consequence Summary:
DRIVING ON AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
KUMHO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUMHO TIRE AT 800-445-8646 EXT. 342, 348, OR 338.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06T013000
Manufacturer: KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 16th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: November 19th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN NANJING KUMHO ROAD VENTURE HT - 824 AND ROAD VENTURE AT - KL78 LIGHT TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 15 AND DECEMBER 24, 2005. THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP A NOTICEABLE BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE AIR PRESSURE LOSS.

Consequence Summary:
DRIVING ON AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
KUMHO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUMHO TIRE AT 800-445-8646 EXT. 342, 348, OR 338.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06T013000
Manufacturer: KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 16th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: October 29th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN NANJING KUMHO ROAD VENTURE HT - 824 AND ROAD VENTURE AT - KL78 LIGHT TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 15 AND DECEMBER 24, 2005. THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP A NOTICEABLE BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE AIR PRESSURE LOSS.

Consequence Summary:
DRIVING ON AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
KUMHO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUMHO TIRE AT 800-445-8646 EXT. 342, 348, OR 338.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06T013000
Manufacturer: KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 16th, 2005
Manufactured End Date: November 19th, 2005
Date of Owner Notification: July 17th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN NANJING KUMHO ROAD VENTURE HT - 824 AND ROAD VENTURE AT - KL78 LIGHT TRUCK TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 15 AND DECEMBER 24, 2005. THESE TIRES MAY DEVELOP A NOTICEABLE BLISTER ON THE SIDEWALL, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN TIRE AIR PRESSURE LOSS.

Consequence Summary:
DRIVING ON AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
KUMHO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KUMHO TIRE AT 800-445-8646 EXT. 342, 348, OR 338.

Recall Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY 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.