Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

15T024000

ManufacturerHankook Tire America Corp.Reported2015-12-22Affected46,968 vehicles

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

A loss of tire pressure may cause tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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Affected vehicles

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NHTSA did not enumerate affected vehicles for this campaign.