NHTSAGeneral Alert
Kumho Tire Co., Inc. - Tire Tread May Separate/FMVSS 139
Published: March 4, 2026Recall ID: 26T009000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (“KTCI”) Is recalling certain Solus TA11 tires, size 225/60R16. The tire tread may separate. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."
Affected Products
Tire Tread May Separate/FMVSS 139
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Tire Tread May Separate/FMVSS 139 |
| Nhtsa id | 26T009000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26T009000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Tire |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Kumho Tire Co., Inc. |
| Defect summary | Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (“KTCI”) Is recalling certain Solus TA11 tires, size 225/60R16. The tire tread may separate. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles." |
| Corrective action | KTCI will either refund the tire purchase price or replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2026. Owners may contact KUSA's customer service at 1-800-445-8646 (Option 2). |
| Consequence summary | Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 11169 |
| Report received date | 2026-03-04T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |