SRAM steps up brake recall
More than a month ago, major parts manufacturer SRAM announced a recall of the Red-22 and S-700 hydraulic road brakes. The concern was listed as a safety and performance matter at the time.
Following a weekend of cyclocross racing in sub-zero temperatures, SRAM has increased the urgency of the recall, announcing that failures in fact occurred in the field, resulting in a complete loss of stopping power.
“It has recently come to our attention that during last weekend’s cyclocross racing in the U.S., in sub-freezing temperatures, several failures were reported. In these conditions, the master cylinder seals failed to hold pressure resulting in abrupt loss of brake power, and an inability to stop the bike,” the company said in a statement.
It is also important to note that this recall includes brakes manufactured outside the date range of the models impacted in the initial recall.
“As a result of this new finding, SRAM requests that anyone who has a bike equipped with SRAM Hydraulic Disc or Hydraulic Rim brakes stop using the bike immediately. All products shipped to date, and currently in the market or in inventory will be recalled,” read the recall.
SRAM is already working with bike manufacturers as well as distributors and retailers to recall all relevant brakes before they are sold to the public, and encourages those who have these brakes to check with an authorized SRAM retailer to see if they are affected by the recall.
Approximately 19,000 brakesets are subject to recall.
