Rocky Mountain Bicycles
Description: This recall involves all 2003 through 2016 models of Rocky Mountain bicycles equipped with front disc brakes and a black or silver quick-release (QR) lever on the front wheel hub. Bicycles that do not have disc brakes are not included in this recall. When the front QR is fully opened, if there is less than 6 mm -- or the width of a #2 pencil -- between the QR and disk brake rotor on the wheel, the bicycle is included in this recall. [Learn More]
About 17,300 (in addition, 61,000 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
Rocky Mountain Recalls Bicycles with Front Disc Brakes to Replace Quick Release Lever Due to Crash Hazard
Quick release lever on recalled bikes opened too far.. Replacement quick release lever opens with sufficient clearance.
Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Recall Date | 05/19/2016 |
| Recall ID | 6735 |
| Recall Number | 16165 |
| Product Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Hazard | An open quick release lever on the bicycle's front wheel hub can come into contact with the front disc brake assembly, causing the front wheel to come to a sudden stop or separate from the bicycle, posing a risk of injury to the rider. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain retailer for free installation of a new quick release on the front wheel. |
| Remedy Option | Repair |
| Contact | Rocky Mountain toll-free at 800-663-2512 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, via email at [email protected] or online at www.bikes.com and click on Safety/Recall at the bottom of the page. |
| Last Updated | 05/23/2016 |
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