GT recalls 2014 Fury Expert and Team downhill mountain bikes due to wheel hub failure causing brake system failure and crash injury risks. Affected models have blue/red/white or black/lime green/blue accents.
The wheel hubs can break and cause the brake system to fail, posing crash and injury hazards to the consumer.
GT is recalling 2014 Fury Expert and Team downhill mountain bicycles because their wheel hubs can break, causing brake failure and potential crashes or injuries. Owners should stop using these bikes immediately and return them for free wheel replacements.
The wheel hubs can break under normal use, which may cause the brake system to fail. This could lead to loss of control and crashes, potentially causing serious injuries.
Mountain bike owners who purchased GT Fury Expert (blue with red/white) or Fury Team (black with lime green/blue) models from 2014 are affected. Riders using these bikes without proper wheel hub maintenance face highest risk.
Look for blue with red and white accents on the Fury Expert model or black with lime green and blue accents on the Fury Team model. The 'Fury' label appears on the top tube and chainstay, with model names in small letters above it.
Immediately stop using the recalled 2014 GT Fury Expert and Team downhill mountain bicycles to prevent brake failure risks.
Take the bicycles to the nearest authorized GT dealer for free replacement of front and rear wheels.
Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front and rear wheels replaced free of charge.
All 201:4 GT Fury Expert (blue with red and white accents) and Fury Team (black with lime green and blue accents) downhill mountain bicycles.
Check for blue with red and white accents on the Fury Expert model or black with lime green and blue accents on the Fury Team model. The 'Fury' label appears on the top tube and chainstay.
No, the free wheel replacement will be done by the dealer once you return the bike.
We’ve drafted a message you can send GT to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1730 — GT GT downhill mountain bicycles Hello, I own a GT downhill mountain bicycles that is covered by recall 1730 from GT. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the bicycles and return them to the nearest authorized GT dealer to have the complete front and rear wheels replaced free of charge. 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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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.