Recall 14T005000: Tires

NHTSA recall 14T005000 · announced June 6, 2014 · Api · 761 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.