Full Speed Ahead Gossamer crank sets on certain bikes risk crashing if fixing bolt over-tightened, causing non-drive arm to detach. Return to dealer for free replacement.
If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, the bolt shoulder can crack or break. If this occurs, the non-drive arm can fall off the bicycle causing the rider to crash and suffer injuries.
Full Speed Ahead Gossamer crank sets on specific bicycles are recalled because over-tightening the fixing bolt can cause the non-drive crank arm to break off, leading to crashes and injuries. Affected bicycles include models from Bianchi, Cannondale, Felt, Fuji, Litespeed, Raleigh, and Scattante made between 2010-2011.
If the fixing bolt is over-tightened on the non-drive crank arm, it can crack or break. This causes the non-drive arm to detach from the bicycle, leading to a crash and potential injuries for the rider.
Bicycle owners with the recalled crank sets, particularly riders of specific 2010-2011 models from brands like Bianchi, Cannondale, and Raleigh. Riders using the crank sets without proper installation are at highest risk.
Look for crank arms painted black with 'Gossamer' in white or white with 'Gossamer' in black. Check for serial numbers starting with 10B, 10C, or 10D on the backside near pedal threads.
Discontinue use of bicycles with the recalled crank sets to prevent crashes and injuries.
Take the bicycle to the dealer for free installation of the new non-drive crank arm.
Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles that have the recalled crank arm sets and return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm free of charge.
Bikes from Bianchi, Cannondale, Felt, Fuji, Litespeed, Raleigh, and Scattante made between 2010-2011 with specific models listed in the recall notice.
Check for crank arms painted black with 'Gossamer' in white or white with 'Gossamer' in black. Serial numbers starting with 10B, 10C, or 10D indicate a recalled set.
No, MegaExo model Gossamer cranksets and triple cranksets (three drive gears) are not included in this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Full Speed Ahead to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 512 — Full Speed Ahead Full Speed Ahead BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makes of bicycles Hello, I own a Full Speed Ahead BB30 Gossamer crank sets installed on numerous makes of bicycles that is covered by recall 512 from Full Speed Ahead. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles that have the recalled crank arm sets and return bicycle to the dealer. The dealer will install the new non-drive crank arm 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.
