The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20T011000·Announced 2020-06-10

American Pacific Recalls Gladiator X-Comp A/T Tires Due to Sidewall Separation

American Pacific Industries is recalling specific Gladiator X-Comp A/T tires because the sidewall may separate, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire sidewall separation) that can lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

American Pacific Industries, Inc. is recalling certain Gladiator X-Comp A/T tires, size LT285/75R16, Load Range E, with DOT date codes 0718 to 0420. The recall affects 1,226 units. Endurance testing revealed that the sidewall may separate from the tire, causing the tires to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 139, "New Pneumatic Radial Tires for Light Vehicles."

Sidewall separation can lead to tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 30, 2020.

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

The recalled product

Product
TIRES:SIDEWALL recall
Manufacturer
American Pacific Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Tires
Hazard
Affected units
1,226

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Related recalls

Same manufacturer · American Pacific Industries, Inc.

See all →

Same hazard · tire failure

See all →