Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

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ManufacturerKUMHO TIRE U.S.A., INC.Reported2012-08-02Affected1,238 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

Rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use may result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.