NHTSA recall 12T020000 · Tires
Tires › Sidewall
Reported Aug 2, 20121,238 vehicles affectedKUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.
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.