Safety Recall NHTSA · 04T008000 Reported April 9, 2004

Kumho/fmvss 109

Q: What is recall 04T008000?

NHTSA recall 04T008000 was issued by Kumho Tire Co., Inc. on April 9, 2004. It addresses: Kumho/fmvss 109. The recall affects approximately 2,711 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kumho Tire Co., Inc. · N/A · 2,711 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04T008000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kumho Tire Co., Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,711

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

April 9, 2004

Defect Summary

Kumho ectsa v710 competition race tires sizes 205/50r15, 265/45r16, 275/40r17, 295/40r17, 315/35r17, 335/35r17, and 315/35r18 with serial dates between 3103 and 1404. these tires failed the durability testing of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 109, "new pneumatic tires."

Safety Consequence

If the tread were to split while in use, a vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action

Kumho has notified its customers and will replace the tires free of charge. owner notification began april 5, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact kumho at 1-800-445-8646.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kumho Tire Co., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04T008000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 04T008000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04T008000?

NHTSA recall 04T008000 was issued by Kumho Tire Co., Inc. on April 9, 2004. It addresses: Kumho/fmvss 109. The recall affects approximately 2,711 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kumho Tire Co., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04T008000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.