Kumho Ecsta Asx P255/45R17, Ecsta Asx P255/50R17: Not Entered

Affects Kumho Ecsta Asx P255/45R17, Ecsta Asx P255/50R17 · 2004 — about 92 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain tires do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 109. The sidewall marking incorrectly state - Tread plies: Rayon 2 + Steel 2 + Nylon 2, Sidewall plies: Rayon 2. Instead, the tires should have been marked - Tread Plies: Polyester 2 + Steel 2 + Nylon 2, Sidewall Plies: Polyester 2. Correction: Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational