If you happen to personal a SRAM brake lever, it would want a fast repair to keep away from inflicting accidents.
On Thursday, SRAM introduced a recall of 61,300 brake levers with defective clamp bolts that pose a crash hazard to riders. A discover filed with the U.S. Client Product Security Fee mentioned the clamp bolts may shake unfastened if not correctly tightened.
No accidents or accidents have been reported, in accordance with the recall discover. Nevertheless, SRAM is asking all clients with affected brake levers to get a free brake set up at a certified supplier. It’s additionally doable for homeowners to deal with the problem themselves, with the corporate providing a written information and a YouTube video.
“All 12-speed SRAM eTap AXS RED, Pressure, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers which weren’t put in by a bicycle supplier on a brand new bicycle are concerned on this recall,” the corporate wrote. “In case your levers had been on an entire new bicycle bought at or put in by a bicycle supplier, no motion is required.”
These shift-brake levers have been offered at specialty bicycle shops and on-line for $220-675 since June 2019. The recall solely impacts levers produced earlier than July 1, 2023.