Trek Recalls Bicycles; JD Forks Can Lose Alignment, Posing Crash Hazard
Recall 09224 · May 19, 2009 · Trek
16,000
units affected
16,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09224
- Date
- May 19, 2009
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 16,000
- Product
- Bicycles with JD suspension forks
- Product type
- Bicycles & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall involves model year 2009 Trek 7300, 7300WSD, and 7500 bicycles. The model name is printed on the bicycle's frame. The bicycles have a suspension fork with the words "Bontrager SPA" printed on them.
What can happen
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle and crash.
The fix
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been four reports of misaligned forks. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Trek bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2008 through April 2009 for between $640 and $940.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bicycles with jd suspension forks?
Consumers should stop riding the recalled bicycles immediately and contact their dealer to arrange for a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The recalled bicycle's fork can lose alignment causing the front wheel to turn unexpectedly. This can cause the rider to lose control of the bicycle 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.