Norco Safety Recall Affects Several Bikes
BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada (derailedonline.com) - Norco issues a voluntary recall that affects several bikes in their lineup. The recall is to address a possible defect in the headtube that could cause the headtubes to detach from the rest of the frame. This is based on reports of cracking that the company has been receiving.
The recall affects the following models: 2007 Team DH, 2008 Team DH, ALine PE, Atomik, Shore 1-2-3 and 2009 Atomik (without gussets).
"We recommend immediately checking your frame for evidence of a crack; if found, do not ride your bicycle," Norco public relations manager Dustan Sept said. "Bring it to your Norco dealer to make arrangements for your continued riding.
"If your frame shows no signs of any cracking, you may continue riding your bicycle. However, you may not perform any jumps or drops greater than five feet (1.75 meters) in height. If you perform any jumps or drops, you must use proper riding form, and both wheels must land simultaneously on a transition or down ramp," he added.
Owners of these models must contact their local Norco Dealer to schedule a free front triangle replacement upgrade, whether or not their frame shows any evidence of a crack. Norco recommends inspecting your frame before every ride to make sure that there is no evidence whatsoever of any crack.
For more information, contact www.norco.com. US and Canadian customers can call toll free (800) 663-8916 (8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Pacific time). Customers outside US and Canada should call (604) 552-2940 or email recall@norco.com.
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Posted on May 21, 2009 11:28:37 -0400 by Brady.