Intentionally punctured tires may have been resold
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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FAQ: Recall 13T004000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13T004000?
NHTSA recall 13T004000 was issued by Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. on April 30, 2013. It addresses: Intentionally punctured tires may have been resold. The recall affects approximately 11,922 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13T004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.