The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of model year 2013 Trek Madones. According to the recall, an attachment bolt on the front brake can come loose, resulting in a sudden loss of braking power. Approximately 6,800 bikes are affected by this recall.
The models include:
2013 Madone 5.2 (standard and WSD)
2013 Madone 5.9 (standard)
2013 Madone 6.2 (standard and WSD)
2013 Madone 6.5 (standard)
2013 Madone 7.7 (standard)
2013 Madone 7.9 (standard and WSD)
Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. Consumers should check the serial number of their Madones. Serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H are included in this recall. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. A full list of all the serial numbers included in the recall can be found at http://www.trekbikes.com.
Consumers who have one of the models listed in this recall are urged to stop riding them immediately and take the bicycle to a Trek dealer for a free replacement front brake caliper.
For more information visit http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/support/ ... nd_recalls or call Trek’s recall hotline: (800) 373-4594.
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Trek is recalling 2013 modely year Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 and 7.9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H
According to the recall, an attachment bolt for the front brake can come loose. This could allow the cable clamp to detach and potentially result in the sudden loss of braking
Certain Project One Madones may also be included in this recall
