Kumho Solus Kh25 – 13T004000

Defect Description For Recall

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.Øs 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 Øused Tiresø To Various Tire Wholesaler/Distributors In Texas, New York, North Carolina And Puerto Rico.

Make Of Vehicle

KUMHO

Model Of Vehicle

SOLUS KH25

Year

9999

Recall Campaign Number

13T004000

Component Description

Tires:Sidewall

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20110821

End Of Manufacture

20120623

Type Of Vehicle Recall

T

Number Affected

11922

Date Owners Notified

20140619

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.

Date Report Received

20130430

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard