NHTSA recall 14T005000 · Tires
Tires
Reported Jun 6, 2014761 vehicles affectedAmerican Pacific Industries, Inc.
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.