NHTSA Campaign 17T010000
TIRES
Issued by American Kenda Rubber Industrial Company · Reported May 23, 2017 · 696 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENDA | KENECTICA | 696 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17T010000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.