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Trek Recalls Madone Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail

Recall 14-055 · December 12, 2013 · Trek

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
14-055 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 12, 2013
Brand
Trek
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles
Hazard
Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail
Hazard type
Crashes and loss of control
Remedy
Replace
Units
6800
Made in
Taiwan, United States, Germany
Last updated by CPSC
January 7, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves 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 starting with WTU and ending with G or H. A list of all serial numbers included in the recall is at www.trekbikes.com. Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles · 6800 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Bicycle stores nationwide from July 2012 through December 2013 for between $3,400 and $6,300, and for custom models between $4,000 and $15,000.; Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis..

Injuries or incidents reported

Trek has received five reports of loose front brake attachment bolts. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.trekbikes.com and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Trek appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all Trek recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles (6800 units). 9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Crash Hazard; Front Brake Can Fail.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and take the bicycles to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 7, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.