NHTSA recall 21V-612 (21V612000)
tires recall reported August 5, 2021 - about 9,597 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V612000
- Also written as
- 21V-612
- Manufacturer number
- N212343560
- Reported
- August 5, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~9,597
- Component
- tires
What is being recalled
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles equipped with certain Hankook tires. The tires may have been manufactured with an insufficient amount of curative agent, which could cause tread separation.
Why it is dangerous
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-612 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.