Campaign 18T-004

Tire belts may separate under severe conditions

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Defect summary

Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) is recalling certain Solus KH16 tires, size P225/65R17. The tire belts may separate under severe conditions.

Consequence

A tire belt separation can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 18T004000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Vehicles covered by campaign 18T-004
MakeModelModel years
KumhoSolus KH16Year not stated
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.