More Than Half a Million AMP All-Terrain Tires Recalled Because of Snow Traction Concerns

Certain models do not meet the requirements to have the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on their sidewall

By Jeff S. Bartlett

Wheel Group Holdings is recalling more than half a million all-terrain tires from its AMP brand that have a three-peak mountain snowflake (3PMSF) symbol on the sidewall but do not conform to the required snow traction performance standards.

Impacted models include the Terrain Attack R/T, Terrain Attack A/T, and Terrain Pro A/T sold between 2019 and the first quarter of 2024. This impacts all sizes and fitments for those models. Factoring in tires sold in Canada, the total number of recalled tires is more than 600,000.

As AMP explains, the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol “went into use in 1999 to help consumers easily identify tires that are designed to handle snow. NHTSA and Transport Canada require tires sold in both markets to undergo private third-party lab testing using a procedure designed by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) that determines traction by measuring acceleration in medium-packed snow. Tires with the 3PMSF symbol must undergo and pass that test.”

Many tires have an “M+S” designation indicating that they are suitable for mud and snow based on tread design. However, the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol means the tire meets industry standards for severe snow.

AMP’s parent company, The Wheel Group, was founded in 1969, and it manufactures tires, wheels, and vehicle accessories. It issued a stop-sale on new tires impacted by this recall on March 18, 2024.

AMP will notify owners by mail, starting May 20, 2024, but it is still working on a remedy as of press time.

Consumer Reports has not tested tires from AMP. However, we currently have 18 tested all-terrain truck tires in our ratings. As with most tire categories, our all-terrain tests include snow traction and ice braking evaluations. See the ratings for all-terrain, all-season SUV, and all-season truck tires.

If you want dedicated winter/snow tires, we have you covered. See our ratings of winter/snow, performance winter/snow, and winter/snow truck tires.

The Details

Tires recalled: AMP Terrain Attack R/T, Terrain Attack A/T, and Terrain Pro A/T

The problem: Three all-terrain tire models from AMP are labeled as snow tires, but they do not meet the requirements to have the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol on their sidewalls.

The fix: The remedy is currently under development.

How to contact the manufacturer: Call 626-363-1666 or send an email to [email protected].

NHTSA campaign number: 24T001000

Check to see whether your vehicle has an open recall: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website will tell you whether your vehicle has any open recalls that need to be addressed.

If you plug your car’s 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN) into NHTSA’s website and a recall doesn’t appear, it means your vehicle doesn’t currently have any open recalls. Because automakers issue recalls often, and for many older vehicles, we recommend checking back regularly to see whether your vehicle has had a recall issued.

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