The defect
Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) is recalling certain Kinergy GT (H436) tires, size 235/50R19H with DOT code 0521. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
The risk
Tread separation can result in tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers and authorized independent service centers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: tread/belt
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook | Kinergy GT | — |
Tire recalls in 2021
NHTSA received 8 tire recall campaigns in 2021, covering up to 646,316 tires. With 7,026 tires, this campaign ranks 6 of 8 by size that year.
More from Hankook Tire America Corp
4 tire recall campaigns filed by Hankook Tire America Corp; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 24T007000 3 Jun 2024 | Hankook | 9 |
| 15T024000 22 Dec 2015 | Hankook | 46,968 |
| 13T008000 17 Oct 2013 | Hankook | 1,495 |