Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2013

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc. in 2013. See the detail of the recall below.

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April 30, 2013

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Intentionally Punctured Tires may have been Resold

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). All tires associated with this recall relate to Kumho Tire U.S.A., Inc.s initial recall for these tires covered by NHTSA recall 12T-020. The affected tires were rendered unusable by being punctured with 3 drill holes through the tread surface and sent to Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC (Liberty) for disposal. Instead, Liberty sold to these tires as used tires to various tire wholesaler/distributors in Texas, New York, North Carolina and Puerto Rico.

NHTSA ID: 13T004000

Component: TIRES

# of Units Affected: 11,922

Consequence Summary:

The tires resold by Liberty have 3 drill hole punctures through the tread surface that if repaired, may not adhere to specific Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) standards for tire repairs, which could result in rapid air loss while the vehicle is in use and result in a tire failure that could cause a crash.

Corrective Action:

Kumho will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected tires in accordance with the dealer notification letter. The safety recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Kumho at 1-909-428-3358.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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