The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12T020000·Announced 2012-08-02

Kumho Solus KH25 Tires Recalled for Sidewall Cracking and Air Loss

Kumho is recalling specific Solus KH25 tires that may develop sidewall cracking, leading to air loss and potential tire failure.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall cracking) that could result in tire failure and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain Kumho Solus KH25 passenger car tires, size 225/45R17, produced between August 21, 2011, and June 23, 2012. The affected tires are identified by production weeks 3411 through 2512.

The defect involves potential cracking in the tire sidewall, which can result in air loss. Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners will be notified by Kumho, 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
KUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,238

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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