Öhlins is recalling RXF36 Air and RXF34 Air suspension forks because the air cartridge can suddenly eject from the stanchion tube, creating a serious fall risk for riders. This issue affects forks installed on certain Specialized mountain bikes or sold separately as aftermarket parts between January 2016 and September 2018. Owners must stop riding these bicycles right away and arrange for a free repair through an authorized retailer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3448-hlins-rxf36-rxf34-fork-recall-fall-hazard-on-specialized-bikes.
“Öhlins RXF36/RXF34 Fork Recall: Fall Hazard on Specialized Bikes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3448-hlins-rxf36-rxf34-fork-recall-fall-hazard-on-specialized-bikes. Based on CPSC recall #8461 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Ohlins-Recalls-Bicycle-Forks-Sold-on-Specialized-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on November 27, 2018, that Öhlins is recalling RXF36 and RXF34 Air forks due to fall and injury hazards. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized retailer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Öhlins
Product: RXF36 Air Forks, RXF34 Air Forks
Description: Black forks with "ÖHLINS" in gold on lowers; "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across arch
Sold at authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from January 2016 through September 2018
Sold as aftermarket accessories through authorized Specialized retailers, independent retailers including Jenson USA and Fanatik Bike Co., and online at www.backcountry.com
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork. Contact Öhlins at 877-922-3877 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ohlins.com. Alternatively, contact Specialized Bicycle at 800-722-4423 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.specialized.com.
The hazard
The air cartridge can abruptly spring out of the stanchion tube, posing fall and injury risks to the rider. The firms have received four reports in the United States of this issue, including a report of a bruised shoulder and a broken rib.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Öhlins has been involved in other recent recalls of similar products, including the Specialized Turbo Como SL Bikes Recall for fall hazard risk on March 19, 2026, and the Ritch carbon bicycle forks recall for serious injury or death risks on August 13, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Decathlon Van Rysel GRVL AF Bikes crash hazard recall on October 8, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your bicycle has black Öhlins forks with "ÖHLINS" written in gold on the lowers and "RXF36" or "RXF34" printed across the arch. RXF36 Coil Forks (marked with "TTX" and "Coil") are not included. Verify purchase dates between January 2016 and September 2018 from authorized Specialized retailers or online.
Brand
Öhlins
Product
Front air Suspension Bicycle Forks
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Bicycle
Immediately cease riding any bike equipped with the recalled Öhlins RXF36 Air or RXF34 Air forks to prevent falls and injuries.
Contact an Authorized Retailer
Reach out to an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer, or call Öhlins at 877-922-3877 or Specialized at 800-722-4423 to schedule a free repair.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Bicycles sold at authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from January 2016 through September 2018. Öhlins bicycle forks sold as aftermarket accessories through authorized Specialized retailers, independent retailers, including Jenson…”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Öhlins
We’ve drafted a message you can send Öhlins to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8461 — Öhlins RXF36/RXF34 Fork Recall: Fall Hazard on Specialized Bikes
Hello,
I own a Öhlins RXF36/RXF34 Fork Recall: Fall Hazard on Specialized Bikes that is covered by recall 8461 from Öhlins.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Öhlins or Specialized retailer for a free repair of the front fork.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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