Magura USA Recalls Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes Due to Collision Hazard
Recall 13148 · Mar 21, 2013 · Magura USA
2,800
units affected
2,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13148
- Date
- Mar 21, 2013
- Company
- Magura USA
- Units affected
- 2,800
- Product
- Bicycle Hydraulic Disc Brakes
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
Magura MT 6 and MT 8 hydraulic disc brakes are being recalled. The brakes consist of a brake lever and master cylinder that attach to the handlebars, a hose that runs between the master cylinder and the caliper which attaches to the rear wheel. The MT 6 brake system is black and silver. The MT 8 brake system is black and red. Both brake systems have the Magura logo and letters "MT" on the master cylinder, and the word "Magura" on the caliper. The word "Six" is on the brake lever of the MT 6 and the word "Eight" is on the brake lever of the MT 8. MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems with manufacture date codes between March 1, 2011 and May 31, 2012 are being recalled. A date code in format Y/MM/DD between 10301 and 20531 is located on the caliper. Additionally, all MT 6 and MT 8 brake systems without date codes are being recalled.
What can happen
The brakes can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact Magura USA for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle retailers and distributors in the U.S. between January 2011 and March 2013 for between $269 to $379.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycle hydraulic disc brakes?
Consumers should immediately stop riding bicycles equipped with the recalled brakes and contact Magura USA for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The brakes can fail in low temperatures, posing a collision 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.