Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail
Recall 14055 · Dec 12, 2013 · Trek
6,800
units affected
6,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14055
- Date
- Dec 12, 2013
- Company
- Trek
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Product
- Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles
- Product type
- Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2013 Trek Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 or 7.9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H. A list of all serial numbers included in the recall is at www.trekbikes.com. Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors.
What can happen
The bicycle's front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Trek has received five reports of loose front brake attachment bolts. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Bicycle stores nationwide from July 2012 through December 2013 for between $3,400 and $6,300, and for custom models between $4,000 and $15,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trek model year 2013 madone bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle's front brake can fail, posing a crash 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.