HYUNDAI GENESIS 2015: TIRES:SIDEWALL
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
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.
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.
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.
