NHTSA recall 15V-864 (15V864000)
tires recall reported December 22, 2015 - about 11,142 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V864000
- Also written as
- 15V-864
- Manufacturer number
- 138
- Reported
- December 22, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,142
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-864 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.