Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 09082 · Jan 6, 2009 · Sram LLC
175
units affected
175
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09082
- Date
- Jan 6, 2009
- Company
- Sram LLC
- Units affected
- 175
- Product
- Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are included in this recall. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork was installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.
What can happen
The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
The fix
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One incident with a minor injury has been reported. Two other incidents without injury have been reported outside of the United States.
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from March 2008 through November 2008 for between $1,600 and $3,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycles using rockshox domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks?
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.
What is the hazard?
The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.