The defect
American Pacific Industries, Inc. (API) is recalling certain Gladiator brand truck and trailer tires of various sizes. These tires did not pass quality control and are deemed to be unsafe for road service.
The risk
The subject tires can fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
The defective tires have been captured and quarantined at the border and will be destroyed. Customers may contact API at 1-661-702-0988. Since all of the affected tires have been recovered, an owner notification letter will not be issued.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by the manufacturer
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Api | Gladiator | — |
Tire recalls in 2014
NHTSA received 13 tire recall campaigns in 2014, covering up to 368,720 tires. With 761 tires, this campaign ranks 11 of 13 by size that year.
More from American Pacific Industries, Inc.
2 tire recall campaigns filed by American Pacific Industries, Inc.; the latest are listed here.
| Campaign | Brands | Tires |
|---|---|---|
| 20T011000 10 Jun 2020 | Gladiator | 1,226 |