The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·18T004000·Announced 2018-04-19

Kumho Recalls Solus KH16 Tires Due to Belt Separation Risk

Kumho is recalling specific Solus KH16 tires because the belts may separate under severe conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire belt separation) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. is recalling certain Solus KH16 tires, size P225/65R17. The recall addresses a defect where the tire belts may separate under severe conditions.

A tire belt separation can increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or report any specific injuries or fatalities.

Kumho will notify owners, and dealers will replace all affected tires, free of charge. The recall began May 17, 2018. Owners may contact Kumho customer service at 1-800-445-8646 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
TIRES recall
Manufacturer
Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,773

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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