Kumho recall: Tires
What is wrong
Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) is recalling certain Solus KH16 tires, size P225/65R17. The tire belts may separate under severe conditions.
What could happen
A tire belt separation can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Kumho will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected tires, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Kumho customer service at 1-800-445-8646.
Vehicles covered
- Kumho Solus Kh16
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18T004000
- Type
- Tires
- Filed by
- Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,773
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 26, 2017 to Apr 1, 2017
- Part
- Tires
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.
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.