Specialized recalls 2011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks due to brake disengagement risk causing falls. Affected models include Sirrus, Vita, and Tricross series. Return to retailer for free repair or replacement fork.
The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.
Specialized is recalling nine 2:011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks because the brake component can disengage and cause falls. This hazard means riders should stop using these bikes immediately and get a free repair or replacement fork.
The brake component inside the carbon fork can become detached and contact the rotating wheel spokes, which may cause the rider to fall. This hazard occurs during normal use when the brake is engaged.
Riders of the recalled 2011 model year Specialized bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks are most at risk. These include Sirrus, Vita, and Tricross series models.
Check for the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name appears on the top tube. Affected models are the 2011 year Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tricross, and Tricross Comp.
Immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles as they pose a fall hazard.
Take the bicycle to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
The affected models are the 2011 year Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tricross, and Tricross Comp.
Check for the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube and the model name on the top tube. Affected models are the 2011 year Sirrus, Vita, and Tricross series.
Immediately stop riding the bicycle and return it to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Specialized to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 767 — Specialized Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks Hello, I own a Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks that is covered by recall 767 from Specialized. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork. 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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