Rocky Mountain Bicycles is recalling about 1,300 model year 2018 Altitude, Instinct, and Pipeline mountain bicycles because the brake cable housing was not properly secured during manufacturing. This defect can cause the brakes to fail unexpectedly, which poses a serious crash hazard to the rider. These bicycles were sold in various colors at Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide between June 2017 and November 2017 for prices ranging from $2,600 to $7,300. Consumers should stop using the bikes immediately and contact an authorized dealer for a free repair.
The improperly secured brake cable housing can lead to total brake failure during operation. While no injuries have been reported yet, a loss of braking capability significantly increases the risk of a high-impact crash and serious injury.
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair.
Rocky Mountain Altitude 2018
Rocky Mountain Instinct 2018
Rocky Mountain Pipeline 2018
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response