Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
What Happened
Your 2015 Genesis vehicle may have defective Hankook tires that could crack and lose air, which could lead to a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tire sidewall cracks, it can quickly lose air, making it hard to control your vehicle, which could cause an accident.
Free Fix
Hyundai will replace your tires with new ones from another brand, and they'll do it for free. They'll contact you to schedule the replacement, and you can also call them at 1-855-671-3059 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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