Recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks with specific batch codes can bend above disc brakes, causing falls. Stop using immediately and get a free replacement or refund.
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.
Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks with certain batch codes were recalled because they can bend above the disc brake mount, creating a fall hazard for riders. This risk requires immediate action to prevent potential injuries.
The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, which may cause the rider to lose balance and fall. This bending is a mechanical failure that occurs under normal use conditions.
Bicycle owners who purchased Salsa Vaya or La Cruz forks with the listed batch codes are affected. Riders using these forks are at highest risk of falling due to the fork bending.
Check for batch codes stamped on the steerer tube: Salsa Vaya forks have codes 2011 02 21, 2011 04 11, 2011 06 14, or 2011 09 09. La Cruz forks have codes 2011 03 01, 2011 04 08, 2011 05 30, or 2011 09 09. Vaya forks are orange or dark gray; La Cruz forks are black.
Immediately stop using bicycles with the recalled Salsa Vaya or La Cruz forks.
Contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection, replacement fork, or refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection, replacement fork or a full refund.
Salsa Vaya forks with batch codes 2011 02 21, 2011 04 11, 2011 06 14, or 2011 09 09; La Cruz forks with batch codes 2011 03 01, 2011 04 08, 2011 05 30, or 2011 09 09.
Check the batch code stamped on the steerer tube. Vaya forks are orange or dark gray; La Cruz forks are black. The batch codes are specific to the model.
Immediately stop using the bicycle and contact a Salsa dealer for a free replacement fork, inspection, or refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Salsa to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1397 — Salsa Salsa Bicycle Forks Hello, I own a Salsa Bicycle Forks that is covered by recall 1397 from Salsa. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Salsa Vaya and La Cruz bicycle forks and contact a Salsa dealer for a free inspection, replacement fork or a full refund. 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.
