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Trek recalls 27,000 bikes due to problem with saddle clamp

Posted by Tom Held of the Journal Sentinel on Nov. 7, 2011

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Problems with a bolt clamping saddles to seat posts prompted a recall of 27,000 Trek bikes, according a release from the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

All of the bikes are from the 2012 model year, and include the following makes: 7.5 FX including WSD and Disc models:
• 7.4 FX including WSD models
• 7.3 FX including WSD and Disc models
• 7.2 FX including WSD models
• Livestrong FX including WSD models
• Livestrong District
• 9th District
• District

According to Trek, a problem could allow the saddle clamp bolt to break, which could allow the saddle to come off the seat post unexpectedly. If this happens, the rider could fall and possibly be injured. Your safety is very important to us. Therefore, Trek will replace the saddle clamp bolt on an affected bicycle, free of charge.

Buyers are advised contact your dealer, or call Trek at the special recall hotline: 800.373.4594.

7 Comments for "Trek recalls 27,000 bikes due to problem with saddle clamp"

  1. "Made in China"... Trek junk!!!

    bingo262 Nov 08, 2011 7:04 AM

  2. Trek has produced nothing but china junk for the last 20 years like the owner of trek says quote i dont care if i produce one bike in the us i can make my money on my name

    andysautounion Nov 08, 2011 7:58 AM

  3. Trek has produced nothing but china junk for the last 20 years like the owner of trek says quote i dont care if i produce one bike in the us i can make my money on my name

    andysautounion Nov 08, 2011 7:58 AM

  4. Contrary to the jerky posters above, I love my Trek.

    With only $350 to spend on a bike large enough for my 6' 3" frame, my Gary Fisher (TREK) is the best bike I've ever had.

    Sure, it's made in China. I don't have $700-$1,200 for a higher-end one made in Wisconsin. I'm glad to have a great bike at a manageable price.

    Dye A Tribe Nov 08, 2011 1:25 PM

  5. Meant to type "below", but you get the point. Love my Trek.

    Dye A Tribe Nov 08, 2011 1:26 PM

  6. My made in USA Klein, which is owned by Trek, is the best MTB I've ever had. The made in USA Trek carbon-fiber road bikes are among the best on the planet and have been used in, and sometimes won, virtually every major race there is.

    driranek Nov 08, 2011 4:53 PM

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