Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. in 2009. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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June 29, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

TIRE PERFORMANCE UNDER LOADED CONDITIONS

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.

NHTSA ID: 09T008000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 36,292

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN THE VEHICLE SWAYING AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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