Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12T020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12T020000 by Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc.. Affecting kumho solus kh25 passenger car tires, size 225/45r17, produced in the weeks of 3411 through 2512 (august 21, 2011 through june 23, 2012) Includes 1,238 affected units, Sidewall Cracking/Air Loss, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

kumho solus kh25 passenger car tires, size 225/45r17, produced in the weeks of 3411 through 2512 (august 21, 2011 through june 23, 2012)

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12T020000
Report Received Date: 2012-08-02T00:00:00
Subject: Sidewall cracking/air loss
Component: Tires
Potentially Affected Units: 1,238

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Tire
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-tc8r-tpky-mvkf
NHTSA ID: 12T020000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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