Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT—Tires recalled because they may develop cracks in sidewall, causing air loss, (Jan 11, 2016)
Organizations Mentioned:Hankook Tire America Corp. | Hyundai Motor America
By John Dumoulin
Hankook Tire America Corp. has recalled an estimated 46,968 Ventus S1 Noble 2 tires, size 245/45R18 96W, manufactured from May 20, 2013, to February 14, 2015, and size 245/40R19 94W and 275/35R19 96W tires manufactured from May 22, 2013, to February 14, 2015, supplied for 2015 Hyundai Genesis vehicles as well as being sold as replacement tires because the affected tires may develop cracks in the tire sidewall, resulting in a loss of air. A loss of tire pressure may cause tire failure and a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash, according to Hankook (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 15T024, Report receipt date: December 22, 2015).
Remedy. Hankook will notify the purchasers of the replacement tires, and Hankook dealers will replace the tires, 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 is expected to begin in January 2016.
Contact information. Owners may contact Hankook customer service at 1-800-426-5665. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Companies: Hankook Tire America Corp.; Hyundai Motor America
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