Hankook Tire America Corp. | NHTSA Recall #15T024000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15T024000 by Hankook Tire America Corp.. Affecting ventus s1 noble 2 tires, size 245/45r18 96w, manufactured may 20, 2013, to february 14, 2015, and size 245/40r19 94w and 275/35r19 96w tires manufactured may 22, 2013, to february 14, 2015 supplied for 2015 hyundai genesis vehicles as well as being sold as replacement tires Includes 46,968 affected units, Tires May Develop Cracks in Sidewall, component: TIRES, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsventus s1 noble 2 tires, size 245/45r18 96w, manufactured may 20, 2013, to february 14, 2015, and size 245/40r19 94w and 275/35r19 96w tires manufactured may 22, 2013, to february 14, 2015 supplied for 2015 hyundai genesis vehicles as well as being sold as replacement tires
Defect Summary
Hankook tire america corp. (hankook) is recalling certain ventus s1 noble 2 tires, size 245/45r18 96w, manufactured may 20, 2013, to february 14, 2015, and size 245/40r19 94w and 275/35r19 96w tires manufactured may 22, 2013, to february 14, 2015 supplied for 2015 hyundai genesis vehicles as well as being sold as replacement tires. the affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air.
Corrective Action
Hankook will notify the purchasers of the replacement tires and hankook dealers will pay or credit the cost of the tire, free of charge. Owners of affected hyundai vehicles will be notified by hyundai and hyundai dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on december 18, 2015. Owners may contact hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665.