Kenda Tire Safety Recall

In early 2017, Kenda shipped 696 tires (Kenda Part #170018 235/75R15 KR17) with the following DOT #’s:

  • K3D5ANA5116 and K3D5ANA5216

543 to Hesselbein Tire in Tulsa, OK
153 to Max Finkelstein in Westampton, N

  • After shipment, it was determined that 542 of these tires didn’t pass production inspection and should not be in service. To properly identify the affected tires, there is a manufacturer identification number located on a label affixed to the inside of the tire (inner liner).
  • Pictured as Below:

  • The following manufacturer identification numbers with the DOT #’s should be identified, replaced with a new tire. The affected tires must be scrapped: 
9259612230192266112301
9259612240192266122401
9259611250192266122501
9259611260192266122601
  • Following guidelines established by NHTSA, American Kenda is requesting its Distributors and Retailers to recall these tires.