Tap Worldwide Rubicon Express Lift Kit recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 8, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Tap Worldwide, LLC recalls Tap Worldwide Rubicon Express Lift Kit

Recall number

20E047000

Brand / firm

Tap Worldwide

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 47 units

Why it was recalled

Reduced vehicle stability from installing 40" tires can increase the risk of a crash during certain emergency maneuvering situations.

What was recalled

TAP Worldwide, LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Rubicon Express 4.5" and 5.5" Super-Flex suspension lift kits, part numbers JT7147, Universal lift kit JT7099, Arm lift kit JT7102, and W/GCB lift kit JT7145 sold for installation on 2020-2021 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. The fitment guide for the lift kits may have inaccurately stated that 40" tires are compatible with the kit, however, installation of 40" tires can affect vehicle stability in certain emergency maneuvering situations.

What to do

TAP will notify owners, and will replace the fitment guide and if necessary, will replace 40" tires with tires of an appropriate size, free of charge. The recall began September 2, 2020. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.