Three major bicycle manufacturers are recalling about 17,000 bikes using SR Suntour suspension forks because the fork’s internal support tubes can break and cause the rider to lose control, fall and crash.


SR Suntour has received 12 reports of incidents with the suspension forks, including two injuries involving a laceration and a chipped tooth. The forks were manufactured in China by SR Suntour, which is based in Taiwan and Vancouver, WA.

 

The recall involves the following GT, Giant and Trek bicycles with SR Suntour suspension forks. “SR Suntour” and the date code are printed on the back of the fork crown.

 





















Bicycles Model Years Model Name SR Suntour Suspension Fork
Date Codes
Giant 2011-2012 Revel 1
Revel 1W		 CK110301

through

CK110731
GT 2012 Avalanche 4.0
Avalanche 4.0 GTW
Trek 2012 3700D
3900D

 

The bicycles were sold at specialty bicycle stores nationwide from April 2011 through March 2012 for between $400 and $600.