Colnago Recalls Bicycles and Frame Kits Due to Crash Hazard
Recall 15166 · Jun 17, 2015 · Colnago
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15166
- Date
- Jun 17, 2015
- Company
- Colnago
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Bicycles and bicycle frame kits
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves all Colnago CF10 and Colnago V1-r racing bicycles and bicycle frame kits that fit 28-inch wheels. "Colnago for Ferrari" is on the downtube and the Ferrari logo is on the seat tube of the CF10. "Colnago" is on the downtube and the Ferrari logo is on the crossbar of the V1-r. Model numbers CF10 or V1-r are on both sides of the front fork. Model CF10 frames come in the colors black with white letters and red trim, and black with white letters and yellow trim. Model V1-r frames come in the colors black with white letters and red trim, gray with black letters and black trim, gray with white letters and white trim, and white with silver letters and silver trim.
What can happen
The front brakes can detach from fork during use, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles and bicycle frame kits and contact Colnago America for a free inspection. If the hole in the front fork for the brake mounting bolt is not at least 12 mm in depth, the front fork will be replaced free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Authorized Colnago dealers from August 2014 to April 2015 for between $4,800 and $12,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycles and bicycle frame kits?
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles and bicycle frame kits and contact Colnago America for a free inspection. If the hole in the front fork for the brake mounting bolt is not at least 12 mm in depth, the front fork will be replaced free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The front brakes can detach from fork during use, posing a crash hazard.
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.