HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015: TIRES:SIDEWALL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V864000

Make Model Year
HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-19 2015-12-22 2015-12-22

Production Dates: 2014-03-03 - 2015-02-09

Manufacturers Involved: Hyundai Motor America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 138

Component: TIRES:SIDEWALL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11142

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.