GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks Recalled by SR Suntour Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12149 · Apr 12, 2012 · SR Suntour
17,000
units affected
17,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12149
- Date
- Apr 12, 2012
- Company
- SR Suntour
- Units affected
- 17,000
- Product
- GT, Giant and Trek Bicycles with SR Suntour Suspension Forks
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks. "SR Suntour" and the date code are printed on the back of the fork crown. Bicycles Model Years Model Name SR Giant 2011-2012 Revel 1 Revel 1W GT 2012 Avalanche 4.0 Avalanche 4.0 GTW Trek 2012 3700D 3900D Suntour Suspension Fork Date Codes CK110301 through CK110731
What can happen
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.
The fix
Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- SR Suntour has received 12 reports of incidents with the suspension forks, including two injuries involving a laceration and a chipped tooth.
- Sold at
- Specialty bicycle stores nationwide from April 2011 through March 2012 for between $400 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled gt, giant and trek bicycles with sr suntour suspension forks?
Consumers should stop using bicycles with these forks immediately and return the bicycles to any authorized GT, Giant or Trek dealer for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The suspension fork's internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall 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.