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

Agency Publication Date: December 12, 2013

Summary

Approximately 6,800 Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles are being recalled because the front brake system can fail. Trek has received five reports of loose front brake attachment bolts, which can cause the brakes to become ineffective. These high-end road bicycles were sold at bike shops nationwide from July 2012 through December 2013 for prices ranging from $3,400 to $15,000. Affected owners should immediately stop riding these bicycles and take them to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake system.

Risk

The bolts attaching the front brake can loosen during use, leading to total brake failure. This poses a significant crash hazard as the rider may be unable to slow down or stop the bicycle.

What You Should Do

Check your bicycle frame for the model number to see if it is a Madone 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7, or 7.9.
Locate the serial number on the sticker underneath the bicycle frame; affected units start with 'WTU' and end with 'G' or 'H'.
If your bicycle is a custom-ordered Project One Madone, verify the serial number against the full list provided at www.trekbikes.com.
Immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle to avoid the risk of a crash.
Take the affected bicycle to any authorized Trek dealer to receive a free replacement front brake system.
Contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.trekbikes.com and click on 'Safety and Recalls' for more information.
Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

Replace

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Trek Madone 5.2 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

5.2

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 5.9 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

5.9

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 6.2 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

6.2

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 6.5 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

6.5

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 7.7 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

7.7

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 7.9 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

7.9

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Project One Madone (Custom Ordered)

Model:

Project One

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product Images

Trek Madone 5.2

Trek Madone 5.9

Trek Madone 6.2

Trek Madone 6.5

Trek Madone 7.7

Trek Madone 7.9

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 14055

Status: Active

Sold By: 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.

Manufactured In: Taiwan, United States, Germany

Units Affected: 6800

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.

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.

Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2015

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your bicycle frame for the model number to see if it is a Madone 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7, or 7.9.

Locate the serial number on the sticker underneath the bicycle frame; affected units start with 'WTU' and end with 'G' or 'H'.

If your bicycle is a custom-ordered Project One Madone, verify the serial number against the full list provided at www.trekbikes.com.

Immediately stop riding the recalled bicycle to avoid the risk of a crash.

Take the affected bicycle to any authorized Trek dealer to receive a free replacement front brake system.

Contact Trek at (800) 373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.trekbikes.com and click on 'Safety and Recalls' for more information.

Call the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

Replace

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

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.

Affected Products

Product: Trek Madone 5.2 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

5.2

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 5.9 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

5.9

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 6.2 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

6.2

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 6.5 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

6.5

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 7.7 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

7.7

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Trek Madone 7.9 (Model Year 2013)

Model:

7.9

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Product: Project One Madone (Custom Ordered)

Model:

Project One

Lot Numbers:

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G

Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with H

Date Ranges: July 2012 - December 2013

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall ID: 14055

Status: Active

Sold By: 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.

Manufactured In: Taiwan, United States, Germany

Units Affected: 6800

Distributed To: Nationwide

Importer: Trek Bicycles Corp., of Waterloo, Wis.

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.

Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2015