Issue ID | 1171012 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10702453 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | ELANTRA |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 26/03/14 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Sidewall failure 2 front tires!! Nexen cp 671 - dot = 8eok macl 3812 - size = p215/45r17 87h m+s - tires came on 2013 elantra from dealership. Dealership has performed all maintenance since purchase. On 3-26-2015 dealership service dept noticed a large crack in the sidewalls which went all the way around on both sides of the tires. Tread wear is minimal. Simply a sidewall failure. Fortunately it was discovered prior to a front tire blowout. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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