Kumho Solus KH16: Tires
Recall 18T004000 · Apr 19, 2018 · Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.
1,773
units affected
1,773
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18T004000
- Date
- Apr 19, 2018
- Maker
- Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,773
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. (Kumho) is recalling certain Solus KH16 tires, size P225/65R17. The tire belts may separate under severe conditions.
What can happen
A tire belt separation can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho | Solus KH16 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18T004000?
1 model: Kumho Solus KH16 (all years), about 1,773 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18T004000?
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.
What can happen?
A tire belt separation can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.