PRA number
2013/13905
Published date
Product description
Some model year 2013 Trek Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 or 7.9, and serial numbers ending with G or H
(The products include Project One bicycles that are custom-ordered.)
•Madone 5.2 (standard and WSD)
•Madone 5.9 (standard)
•Madone 6.2 (standard and WSD)
•Madone 6.5 (standard)
•Madone 7.7 (standard)
•Madone 7.9 (standard and WSD)
(The products include Project One bicycles that are custom-ordered.)
•Madone 5.2 (standard and WSD)
•Madone 5.9 (standard)
•Madone 6.2 (standard and WSD)
•Madone 6.5 (standard)
•Madone 7.7 (standard)
•Madone 7.9 (standard and WSD)
Reasons the product is recalled
The front brake attachment bolt may detach, causing the brake to fail.
The hazards to consumers
The front brake can fail. Loss of braking performance in the worst case scenario may lead to loss of control and an accident.
What consumers should do
Consumers with bicycles marked with the above model numbers and serial numbers should immediately stop using the bicycle. Take the bicycle to a Trek retailer for inspection to determine if it is affected by the recall. If the bicycle is affected, Trek will provide a free replacement front brake system.
Supplier
Trek Bicycle Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Independent bicycle retailers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
