The 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.
The risk
A loss of tire pressure may cause tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook | Ventus S1 Noble 2 | — |
Tire recalls in 2015
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2015, covering up to 387,411 tires. With 46,968 tires, this campaign ranks 5 of 13 by size that year.
More from Hankook Tire America Corp
4 tire recall campaigns filed by Hankook Tire America Corp; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 24T007000 3 Jun 2024 | Hankook | 9 |
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| 13T008000 17 Oct 2013 | Hankook | 1,495 |