The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17E063000·Announced 2017-10-20

Aperia Halo Tire Inflator Recall Due to Bracket Failure Risk

Aperia Technologies is recalling Halo Tire Inflators because adapter plate brackets may crack, causing rapid tire deflation and increased crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect (rapid tire deflation) increases the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aperia Technologies is recalling certain Halo Tire Inflators, model number 20-00002032. The recall involves 14,057 units. The defect involves brackets used with the adapter plates that may crack and fail, allowing the adapter plate to separate from the wheel. This separation results in rapid deflation of the tire.

Rapid air loss in a tire can affect vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Aperia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected parts free of charge. The recall began on November 19, 2017. Owners may contact Aperia customer service at 1-415-494-9624 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Affected units
14,057

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.