The front brake caliper can come into contact with a broken spoke, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Recall
Number
17070
Date
2017-01-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Trek 720 Disc bicycles and wheel sets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Bicycle stores nationwide from November 2014 through October 2016 for between $1,500 and $1,900 for bikes and March 2015 through November 2016 for aftermarket wheels for between $80 and $90.
Importer(s)
Trek Bicycle Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves model year 2015, 2016, and 2017 Trek model 720 Disc bicycles and Bontrager Approved TLR disc 700C 24H Front and Rear Wheels with silver spokes. Trek's model 720 Disc have a lightweight aluminum frame and vibration-damping carbon fork. The bicycle models were sold in 49 through 61 cm frame sizes. "Trek" is printed across the bicycle frame. The model number can be found on the down tube. The aftermarket wheels are marked "Bontrager TLR" on the rim, and will have 24 silver spokes.