GLADIATOR X COMP A-T TIRE RECALL - #20T011000
RECALL FOR TIRES : SIDEWALL
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Tire |
GLADIATOR X COMP A-T |
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| Manufacturer |
American Pacific Industries, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/10/2020 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
6/30/2020 |
| # Affected |
1,226 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES:SIDEWALL |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
GLADIATOR X COMP A-T Tire Recall for TIRES
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