NHTSA Campaign Id 15V864000; Date: Dec. 22, 2015
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.
2015 Hyundai Genesis
Component: Tires:sidewall
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 11,142
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.
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2016
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