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SevereNHTSA·15V864000·Announced 2015-12-22

Hyundai Recalls 2015 Genesis Vehicles for Tire Sidewall Cracks

Hyundai is recalling 2015 Genesis vehicles because original equipment tires may develop sidewall cracks, leading to air loss and potential loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall cracks) that can lead to a rupture, rapid air loss, and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain model year 2015 Genesis vehicles manufactured between March 3, 2014, and February 9, 2015. These vehicles are equipped with Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 tires installed as original equipment. The recall affects 11,142 vehicles.

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, which increases 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 on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HYUNDAI GENESIS
Brand
HYUNDAI
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
11,142

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GENESIS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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