Kumho Solus KH25: Tires
Recall 12T020000 · Aug 2, 2012 · Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.
1,238
units affected
1,238
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12T020000
- Date
- Aug 2, 2012
- Maker
- Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,238
- Kind
- Tires
- Component
- Tires > Sidewall
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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). The affected tires could develop cracking in the sidewall, which could result in air loss.
What can happen
Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Kumho will notify owners, 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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho | Solus KH25 | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12T020000?
1 model: Kumho Solus KH25 (all years), about 1,238 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12T020000?
Kumho will notify owners, 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.
What can happen?
Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause 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.