Safety Recall NHTSA · 18T004000 Reported April 19, 2018

Tire belts may separate in severe conditions

Q: What is recall 18T004000?

NHTSA recall 18T004000 was issued by Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. on April 19, 2018. It addresses: Tire belts may separate in severe conditions. The recall affects approximately 1,773 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. · N/A · 1,773 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18T004000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,773

Recall Type

Tire

Report Received

April 19, 2018

Completion Rate

14.91

Defect Summary

Kumho tire u.s.a., inc. (kumho) is recalling certain solus kh16 tires, size p225/65r17. the tire belts may separate under severe conditions.

Safety Consequence

A tire belt separation can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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 you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18T004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 18T004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18T004000?

NHTSA recall 18T004000 was issued by Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. on April 19, 2018. It addresses: Tire belts may separate in severe conditions. The recall affects approximately 1,773 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kumho Tire U.s.a., Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18T004000 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.