Shimano American Recalls Disc Brake Calipers Due to Collision Hazard
Recall 13289 · Sep 19, 2013 · Shimano American
6,600
units affected
6,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13289
- Date
- Sep 19, 2013
- Company
- Shimano American
- Units affected
- 6,600
- Product
- Disc brake calipers
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall includes all Shimano BR-CX75 aftermarket disc brake calipers and BR-R515 disc brake calipers installed on road and cyclocross bicycles sold by other manufacturers including BMC, Giant, Ibis, Raleigh, Shinola, Specialized and Volagi. "Shimano," "China" and the model number are embossed on the outside of the brake caliper. Both models have either black or silver finishes.
What can happen
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, posing a collision hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle specialty stores and dealers nationwide from February 2012 through May 2013 for about $75 for the BR-CX75 model disc brake calipers and the BR-R515 model disc brake calipers price was included in the cost of the bicycles where installed.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled disc brake calipers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles with recalled Shimano brakes and contact a Shimano authorized dealer to receive a free installation and replacement of the calipers.
What is the hazard?
The calipers on the disc brakes can fail, 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.