Hankook Kinergy GT recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 15, 2021

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Hankook Tire America Corp. recalls Hankook Kinergy GT (tires)

Recall number

21T011000

Brand / firm

Hankook

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 7,026 units

Why it was recalled

Tread separation can result in tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Hankook Tire America Corp. (Hankook) is recalling certain Kinergy GT (H436) tires, size 235/50R19H with DOT code 0521. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.

What to do

Dealers and authorized independent service centers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2021. Owners may contact Hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.