The defect
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). The affected tires could develop cracking in the sidewall, which could result in air loss.
The risk
Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.
The remedy
Kumho will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The safety recall began on August 29, 2012. Owners may contact Kumho at 1-909-428-3999.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho | Solus KH25 | — |
Tire recalls in 2012
NHTSA received 18 tire recall campaigns in 2012, covering up to 1,136,314 tires. With 1,238 tires, this campaign ranks 12 of 18 by size that year.
More from Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc.
3 tire recall campaigns filed by Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 09T008000 29 Jun 2009 | Kumho | 36,292 |
| 06T013000 30 Jun 2006 | Nanjing Kumho Tire Co | 78,321 |