| Issue ID | 1285459 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10870552 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | VELOSTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 20/05/16 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving around 50 mph on a texas highway, the tire sidewall blew out on the front drivers side with no cause, the tires have never hit a curb, properly maintained. This almost caused an accident. The vehicle only has 29k miles and has routine maintenance, original nexen tires. These tires need recalled, they car is in perfect condition only 2 years old. The car now has all pirelli tires as the car would be a hazard with nexen |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 29000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BOERNE, TX |
| VIN pattern | KMHTC6AD9EUXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 50 |
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