The defect
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."
The risk
Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by NHTSA's Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance · safety standard FMVSS 139 · part: sidewall
Tires covered
| Brand | Tire line | Sizes |
|---|---|---|
| Gladiator | X Comp A/T | — |
Tire recalls in 2020
NHTSA received 14 tire recall campaigns in 2020, covering up to 69,722 tires. With 1,226 tires, this campaign ranks 8 of 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14T005000 6 Jun 2014 | Api | 761 |