NHTSA Campaign 20T011000

TIRES

Issued by American Pacific Industries, Inc. · Reported Jun 10, 2020 · 1,226 vehicles affected

What's wrong

American Pacific Industries, Inc. (American Pacific) is recalling certain Gladiator X-Comp A/T tires, size LT285/75R16, Load Range E and with DOT date codes 0718 to 0420. Endurance testing found the sidewall may separate from the tire. As such, these tires fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Consequence

Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

American Pacific will notify owners, and dealers will replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began June 30, 2020. Owners may contact American Pacific customer service at 1-800-944-8414.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GLADIATOR X COMP A/T 1,226

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20T011000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.