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NHTSARecalled May 23, 2017 · #17T010000

Void in Tire may cause Tread Separation

Hazard

Tire safety defect

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Description

American Kenda Rubber Industrial (Kenda) is recalling certain Kenda Kenetica tires, size P235/75R15 105S KR17. The tires may have a void between the top steel belt and the tire undertread located at the overlapped steel belt splice. The void can grow under normal use, possibly resulting in a tread separation or a sudden loss of air in the tire, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Product details

Product
Void in Tire may cause Tread Separation
Type
Tire
Manufacturer
American Kenda Rubber Industrial Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Kenda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires with tires that do not contain a void, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2017. Owners may contact Kenda customer service at 1-866-536-3287. Kenda's number for this recall is K3D5ANA5116-5216.

View the official CPSC notice