Trek expands recall for Emonda SLR and Speed Concept SLR to Canada

[Updated Aug. 31, 2022 to reflect details on Trek warranty service offer]

Trek is expanding a voluntary recall on select carbon fibre bars to Canada. The recall applies to 2021/2022 Emonda SLR bikes and 2022 Speed Concept SLR bikes. It also includes Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stems purchased as an aftermarket upgrade.

The recall is due to the potential for a fall hazard from the carbon fibre handlebar/stem, which may fracture.

Trek has received one report of an incident in Canada due to the Aeolus bar-stem combo. That resulted in a “concussion, stitches and dental injury,” according to the Government of Canada’s notice of recall. 37 additional incidents were reported in the United States. Five relating to Speed Concept bikes and 32 from the Aelous bar-stem.

Trek is requesting riders with the impacted bikes stop riding them immediately and contact their local authorized Trek retailer to arrange for a free repair and for a bonus inshore credit.

For impacted riders, Trek is offering repairs, through Trek dealers, specific to each equipment. For Speed Concept SLR bicycles, Trek will provide and install a replacement base bar and new bar tape. For Émonda SLR bicycles and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VC‑R handlebars/stems, Trek will provide owners with a more traditional bar and stem (and new bar tape) immediately until a replacement integrated bar/stem is available and, when available, provide and install the new combo.

Trek is also offering a $140 in-store credit to owners, on top of the equipment replacement, that can be used toward any Trek or Bontrager mechandise. Trek Canada’s website has some more details on the offer.

For more information, or to find out if your model of Emona or Speed Concept is affected by the recall, consult the recall notice or a local Trek Dealer.

Trek voluntary recall: affected products