Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13T004000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13T004000 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 11,922 affected units, Intentionally Punctured Tires may have been Resold, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelskumho 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). 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.
Corrective Action
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.