American Pacific Industries Inc. (API), which is the exclusive United States importer of Gladiator Tires, is recalling 761 Gladiator brand truck and trailer tires of various sizes.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the tires did not pass quality control and are deemed to be unsafe for road service. The subject tires can fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The company says the defective tires have been captured and quarantined at the U.S. border and will be destroyed.
Since all of the affected tires have been recovered, an owner notification letter will not be issued. For more information, the NHTSA campaign ID number is 14T005.
Source:
http://www.moderntiredealer.com/news/story/2014/07/american-pacific-recalls-gladiator-truck-trailer-tires.aspx
