Specialized Recalls Bicycles with Steerer Tube Collars Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 19104 · Apr 11, 2019 · Specialized
63,000
units affected
63,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19104
- Date
- Apr 11, 2019
- Company
- Specialized
- Units affected
- 63,000
- Product
- Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge, and Sirrus Bicycles with steerer tube collars
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves select Specialized Roubaix, Ruby, Diverge and Sirrus bicycles equipped with a Future Shock from the 2017 through 2019 model years. The bikes come in a variety of colors and include S-works, Pro, Expert, Comp, Elite, E5 Comp, Sport and Base models. An S-works or Specialized decal can be found on the downtube.
What can happen
The bicycle's steerer tube collar can crack if exposed to corrosion resulting in sudden loss of steering control, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Specialized Retailer for a free repair of the steerer tube collar.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports involving cracking in the steerer tube collar. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from July 2016 through January 2019 for between $1,650 and $11,500.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled specialized roubaix, ruby, diverge, and sirrus bicycles with steerer tube collars?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Specialized Retailer for a free repair of the steerer tube collar.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's steerer tube collar can crack if exposed to corrosion resulting in sudden loss of steering control, posing fall and injury hazards to the rider.
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.