Gladiator X-Comp A T Tyres Size LT285 75R16 Load Range E

Official notice

9 Nov 2020

Last checked

9 Nov 2020

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Gladiator X-Comp A T Tyres Size LT285 75R16 Load Range E. If there is a rapid pressure loss or the tyre degrades this may lead to tyre failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control. This may increase the risk of an accident or injury to vehicle occupants and other road users. Published 2020-11-09.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using the product immediately. American Pacific Industries Inc or its sellers will contact consumers where contact information is available to arrange replacement tyres. Alternatively, consumers can contact the dealer from which they purchased their tyres to arrange an inspection and a replacement of affected tyres with comparable tyres of their choice. For more information, consumers can contact Tyres4U at logistics@tyres4u.com.au

Recall number

17e493ec-1430-499e-be3e-2cddc9bec051

Official notice

2020-11-09

The hazard

If there is a rapid pressure loss or the tyre degrades this may lead to tyre failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control. This may increase the risk of an accident or injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

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Affected products

Product 1

Tyre Brand 1: Gladiator Tyres Tyre Line: X-Comp A/T Tyre Size: LT285/75R16 Load Range E The affected tyres are certain light truck tyres produced from February 18 2018 (M code 0718) through June 16 2018 (M code 2318). Each tyre has a Department of Transport (DOT) Tyre Identification Number which is located on the sidewall of the tyre. The affected tyres have DOT 1YC UVXAT6 followed by a date code, the number (week and year) 0718 (inclusive) to 2318 (inclusive).

Risk / hazard

If there is a rapid pressure loss or the tyre degrades this may lead to tyre failure, resulting in loss of vehicle control. This may increase the risk of an accident or injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

VEHICLES

Classification

Car parts and accessories

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

17e493ec-1430-499e-be3e-2cddc9bec051

Classification

Car parts and accessories

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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