Product Recall Number: 13-705
Why was 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles recalled?
Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
Product Recall Number: 13-705
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2012-11-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles
Description: 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles were assembled with incorrect parts that could cause the steerer tube to fail, allowing the rider to lose control.
Hazard Description: Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 40
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback dealer to have it inspected. Bicycles found to have the incorrect headset parts will have the fork replaced and assembled with the correct headset parts at no charge.
Sold At: Online through Promotive.com and 3point5.com, as well as through authorized Diamondback retailers nationwide from August 2012 through September 2012 for between $900 and $1100.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed