Scott, Trek Recall Bicycles with SR Suntour Front Forks Due to Crash Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-06-25 · 14215
Hazards
The front fork can break, posing a crash hazard.
Recall
Number
14215
Date
2014-06-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
SR Suntour forks on model year 2011 through 2013 Scott and Trek bicycles
Remedies
Options
Replace; Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide from October 2010 to November 2013 for between $450 and $1,100 for Scott bicycles and from May 2010 to June 2014 for between $600 and $1,370 for Trek bicycles.
Importer(s)
Scott USA Inc. of Ketchum, Idaho; Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Country of manufacture
China; Taiwan
Description
This recall involves SR Suntour front forks on 13 models of Scott and 11 models of Trek 2011, 2012 and 2013 bicycles. Recalled Scott bicycles have 700c wheels, disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX or NCX. Bicycle model names and numbers are on the main frame of each bicycle in a location that varies by model. The model year can be identified by the color scheme of the bicycle frame. The fork's model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork. Recalled Trek bicycles have disc brakes and one of the following Suntour front fork models: NEX, NRX (with IS mounts), XCM (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels) or XCT (on bicycles with 29-inch wheels). Bicycle model names and numbers are on the top tube near the seat tube or near the head tube. Bicycles with a serial number ending in F, G or H should be taken to the dealer for inspection. The serial number is on the frame of the bicycle under the bottom bracket. The fork's model name is printed on the outer sides of the fork.