Kumho recall: Tires

What is wrong

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) is recalling certain Kumho Solus KH25 passenger car tires, size 225/45R17, produced in the weeks of 3411 through 2512 (August 21, 2011 through June 23, 2012). All tires associated with this recall relate to Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.’s initial recall for these tires covered by NHTSA recall 12T-020. The affected tires were rendered unusable by being punctured with 3 drill holes through the tread surface and sent to Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC (Liberty) for disposal. Instead, Liberty sold to these tires as “used tires” to various tire wholesaler/distributors in Texas, New York, North Carolina and Puerto Rico.

What could happen

The tires resold by Liberty have 3 drill hole punctures through the tread surface that if repaired, may not adhere to specific Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) standards for tire repairs, which could result in rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use and result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.

The fix

Kumho will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires in accordance with the dealer notification letter. The safety recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Kumho at 1-909-428-3358.

Vehicles covered

• Kumho Solus Kh25

Facts

NHTSA recall number

13T004000

Type

Tires

Filed by

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Apr 30, 2013

Owners notified

Jun 19, 2014

Vehicles or items affected

11,922

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Aug 21, 2011 to Jun 23, 2012

Part

Tires › Sidewall

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Kumho recall: Tires Aug 2, 2012

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.