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Automotive · United States · 2026-03-04

Kumho Solus TA11 tires may have tread separation

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-03-04
Manufacturer	Kumho Tire Co., Inc.
Models affected	SOLUS TA11/225/60R16
Units affected	11169
Defect	Kumho Tire Co., Inc. (âKTCIâ) 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."_x000D_ Tread separation may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy	KTCI will either refund the tire purchase price or replace the tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 3, 2026.
Recall number	26T009000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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