{"id":55975,"date":"2023-10-31T12:03:13","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=752315"},"modified":"2023-10-31T12:46:11","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T11:46:11","slug":"sram-to-issue-recall-of-aftermarket-12-speed-road-shifters-manufactured-before-july-2023","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/sram-to-issue-recall-of-aftermarket-12-speed-road-shifters-manufactured-before-july-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"SRAM to issue recall of aftermarket 12-speed road shifters manufactured before July 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"

Recall affects SRAM Red, Force, Rival and Apex shifters <\/p>

By Stan Portus\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 at 11:03 AM<\/p>

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SRAM is set to issue a recall of \u201cindicated\u201d aftermarket 12-speed SRAM eTap AXS Red, Force, Rival and Apex shifters produced prior to 1 July 2023.<\/p>\n

The recall has been issued due to excessive threadlocker being applied to the shifter clamp bolt, according to SRAM.<\/p>\n

This may result in the shifter moving on the handlebar<\/a> despite reaching the recommended bolt torque<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The recall warns that \u201cif it moves during riding, it can cause a crash due to a loss of control\u201d.<\/p>\n

The notice shared with SRAM retailers says only \u201cunsold aftermarket shifters\u201d are impacted.<\/p>\n

Further information regarding aftermarket products already sold \u201cwill come prior to the recall announcement\u201d, according to the notice.<\/p>\n

Shifters on complete bikes \u201cassembled or checked prior to delivery or installed by the retailer\u201d are not affected by the recall.<\/p>\n

The notice says products with a production code of \u201cWK 26 2023 or earlier should be quarantined for rework prior to sale\u201d.<\/p>\n

There is currently no indication of the scale of the recall and how many units are affected.<\/p>\n

What should you do if you suspect a lever is affected?<\/h2>\n
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There are three steps tp deal with affected levers.<\/span><\/figcaption> Tom Wragg<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

SRAM outlines three steps to deal with affected shifters and bike brake<\/a> levers.<\/p>\n

It says retailers should \u201cconduct a stock sweep and quarantine all involved products for rework prior to sale\u201d.<\/p>\n

A replacement kit is available free of charge to rework any involved stock products via the SRAM Retailer Support Portal.<\/p>\n

The kit, named \u201c11.7018.089.000 SHIFTER CLAMP BOLT KIT 11MM QTY2\u201d, contains two bolts and rework indication stickers. A single kit will rework two levers.<\/p>\n

Once a retailer confirms any involved products, they should:<\/p>\n

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  1. Enter the appropriate DS ED platform and product serial number as indicated on the package with symptom Z-Recall. Mass uploads of serial numbers are? possible; for further instructions please contact SRAM STS.<\/li>\n
  2. Replace the existing shift-brake lever clamp bolt with a bolt from the kit, the fixing nut does not require replacement. To replace the bolt use the following steps:\n
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    1. Roll the hood cover back and loosen the lever clamp nut with a 5mm hex until it unthreads from the clamp bolt.<\/li>\n
    2. Install the replacement bolt and tighten two turns to ensure the bolt does not fall off in packaging.<\/li>\n
    3. The original bolt should be scrapped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    4. When repacking the lever(s), place the supplied green sticker next to the barcode package label. This is required to indicate the lever has been reworked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Affected products<\/h2>\n

      SRAM has provided a list of 46 involved parts numbers covering all aftermarket 12-speed SRAM eTap AXS Red<\/a>, Force<\/a>, Rival<\/a> and Apex<\/a> brake levers produced prior to 1 July 2023.<\/p>\n

      The lever production date is located on the package barcode label.<\/p>\n

      Products with a date of \u201cWK 26 2023\u201d or earlier should be quarantined for rework prior to sale.<\/p>\n

      The list of involved parts numbers is as follows:<\/p>\n