Recall of bicycles with front disc brakes and quick release levers that may cause sudden wheel stop or separation due to lever proximity to brake rotor. Consumers must stop using and get free quick release replacement.
An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake rotor causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider.
Thirteen manufacturers recall bicycles with front disc brakes that have a quick release lever too close to the front brake rotor. This can cause the wheel to stop suddenly or separate, risking injury to the rider. Affected bicycles must be stopped using immediately and have the quick release lever replaced at no cost.
When the front quick release lever is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm (the width of a #2 pencil) between the lever and the front disc brake rotor, the wheel can stop suddenly or separate from the bicycle. This sudden stop or separation can cause injury to the rider.
Bicycle owners with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub from 2000-2015 model years. Riders are at risk of injury if the quick release lever is too close to the front brake rotor.
Check if your bicycle has front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub. The bicycle is affected if less than 6 mm (width of a #2 pencil) exists between the lever and the front brake rotor when the lever is fully opened.
Do not ride or use the bicycle until the quick release lever is replaced.
Reach out to the manufacturer for free installation of a new quick release lever on the front wheel.
Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact the recalling company for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel.
Bicycles with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub from 2000-2015 model years. The bicycle is affected if less than 6 mm (width of a #2 pencil) exists between the lever and the front brake rotor when the lever is fully opened.
Check if your bicycle has front disc brakes and a black or silver quick release lever on the front wheel hub. When the lever is fully opened, measure the distance between the lever and the front brake rotor; if it is less than 6 mm (width of a #2 pencil), the bicycle is affected.
Stop using the bicycle immediately and contact the recalling company for free installation of a new quick release lever on the front wheel.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Thirteen Manufacturers to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6527 — Thirteen Manufacturers Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick release levers Hello, I own a Bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and quick release levers that is covered by recall 6527 from Thirteen Manufacturers. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the bicycles immediately and contact the recalling company for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. 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.
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