General Motors recalls certain 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles with specific Hankook tires due to potential tread separation causing loss of vehicle control. Owners must have tires inspected and replaced free of charge.
Tread separation can result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
General Motors is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles with specific Hankook tires that may have tread separation risks. This could lead to loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk if not addressed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80288-chevrolet-equinox-2021-tires-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80288-chevrolet-equinox-2021-tires-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V612000
“Chevrolet Equinox 2021 Tires Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80288-chevrolet-equinox-2021-tires-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall 21V612000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V612000).
Tread separation in these tires can cause a loss of vehicle control, which may lead to a crash. This happens because the tires may have been manufactured with insufficient curative agent, weakening the tread structure.
Owners of 2021 Chevrolet Equinox vehicles with specific Hankook tires are affected. Drivers using these tires without inspection are at higher risk of losing vehicle control.
Check the tire's DOT number on the sidewall. Affected vehicles were sold between 2021 and 2022 with specific Hankook tire models.
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers and replace any affected tires free of charge.
Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC at 1-800-462-8782 for assistance.
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560.
Specific Hankook tires manufactured with insufficient curative agent, which may cause tread separation.
Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021.
Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers and replace any affected tires free of charge.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chevrolet to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V612000 — Chevrolet Chevrolet Hello, I own a Chevrolet that is covered by recall 21V612000 from Chevrolet. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the tire DOT numbers, and replace any affected tires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 31, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782; and Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N212343560. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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