Recalled 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles with incorrect headset parts risk falling or crashing. Get inspected at authorized dealers for free fork replacement.
Bicycles assembled with incorrect headset parts could cause the steerer tube to fail, causing the rider to lose control and fall or crash.
Diamondback is recalling 2013 Steilacoom RCX bicycles that could cause falls or crashes due to faulty headset parts. This affects riders who own these specific models and requires immediate inspection by authorized dealers.
Incorrect headset parts in the bicycle assembly can cause the steerer tube to fail. This leads to loss of control, resulting in falls or crashes for the rider.
Riders of 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles (black, 50-59cm sizes) are affected. Those who ride these bikes without proper headset checks are at higher risk.
Check for 'RCX' printed on the top tube. These are black bicycles sold in sizes 50-59cm from 2013. The product is for both on-road and off-road use.
Take your bicycle to an authorized Diamondback dealer for inspection.
If the headset parts are incorrect, the dealer will replace the fork at no cost.
Consumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback dealer to have it inspected. Bicycles found to have the incorrect headset parts will have the fork replaced and assembled with the correct headset parts at no charge.
No, these specific 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles have a fall or crash hazard due to incorrect headset parts and should not be ridden until inspected.
Look for 'RCX' printed on the top tube. These are black bicycles sold in sizes 50-59cm from 2013.
No, the dealer will replace the fork at no charge if the headset parts are incorrect.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Diamondback to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1477 — Diamondback 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles Hello, I own a 2013 Diamondback Steilacoom RCX bicycles that is covered by recall 1477 from Diamondback. The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop riding their bicycle and take it to an authorized Diamondback dealer to have it inspected. Bicycles found to have the incorrect headset parts will have the fork replaced and assembled with the correct headset parts at no 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.
