CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Problem
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured March 3, 2014, to February 9, 2015, and equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
- Risk
- Tire sidewall cracks could cause a rupture during use, resulting in a rapid air loss and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059. Hyundai's number for this recall is 138.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 Genesis vehicles built between March 2014 and February 2015 came with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires as original equipment. These tires may develop cracks in the sidewall, which can lead to a loss of air.
A sidewall crack could cause the tire to rupture while driving. A rapid loss of air can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Hyundai will notify affected owners. Authorized dealers will replace the factory tires with tires of another brand at no cost to you. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 and reference recall number 138. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Hyundai Genesis | 2015 |
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