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Kumho Tires recall

Recalled April 30, 2013 · NHTSA recall 13T004000 · Kumho

Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
11,922 units

Description

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 to do

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.

Product
Kumho SOLUS KH25
Manufacturer(s)
Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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