PRA number
2014/14179
Published date
Product description
Bicycle suspension fork that may have been installed on the Trek bicycles identified below.
Reasons the product is recalled
The dropouts on the suspension fork can break.
The hazards to consumers
If the defect occurs during use the rider may lose control of the bicycle, potentially resulting in a serious fall injury.
What consumers should do
Consumers with the affected Trek model bicycles listed above should stop using their bicycle and take it to a Trek retailer for inspection and repair immediately. For bicycles fitted with an affected NRX (IS mount only) fork, consumers will receive a replacement RST Vita fork. For bicycles fitted with an affected XCM (29”), XCT (29”) or NEX (700c) fork, consumers will receive a special quick release and washer to replace the original quick release.
Supplier
Trek Bicycle Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Trek 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.
