Trek recalls 2013 Madone bicycles with specific model numbers and serial ranges due to front brake failure risk. Affected riders should stop using and get free brake replacements.
The bicycle's front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Trek is recalling 2013 Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7, or 7.9 and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H. The front brake can fail, causing crashes.
The front brake can fail during normal use, leading to loss of control and crashes. This failure could cause serious injury or death if the rider cannot stop safely.
Bicycle owners who purchased Trek Madone bicycles from 2013 with the specified model numbers and serial ranges are affected. Riders using these bikes without a functional front brake are at highest risk.
Check the model number on the bicycle frame and the serial number under the frame. The recalled models have specific numbers and serial ranges starting with WTU and ending with G or H.
Immediately stop using the recalled bicycles to avoid crash risks.
Take the bicycle to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.
Model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7, or 7.9.
Check the model number on the frame and the serial number under the frame; affected bikes have serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H.
Take the bicycle to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Trek to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1576 — Trek Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles Hello, I own a Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles that is covered by recall 1576 from Trek. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system. 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.
