Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks
Description: This recall involves the following nine, 2011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks: Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tricross, and Tricross Comp. All bicycles have the brand name “Specialized” on the lower front frame tube. The model name is on the top tube. [Learn More]
About 14,200 units were affected by this recall.
Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Advanced Group Carbon Fork. Broken Fork
Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks Recall Information
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
| Recall Date | 09/22/2011 |
| Recall ID | 767 |
| Recall Number | 11330 |
| Product Type | Bicycles and Bicycle Accessories |
| Hazard | The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries | The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop riding these bicycles and return them to an authorized Specialized retailer for a free repair or replacement carbon fork. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | For additional information, contact Specialized toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s website at www.specialized.com |
| Last Updated | 05/12/2016 |
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