SRAM Brake recall

Hope no-one is running their brakes on a single-speed:

WASHINGTON, April 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product

Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below,

today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product.

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

(To access color photos of the following recalled products,

seeCPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov.)

(Logo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030904/USCSCLOGO )

Name of Product: SRAM Force Road Brake Caliper Sets
Units: About 5,400 units
Importer:  SRAM Corp., of Chicago, Ill.
Hazard: The brake caliper sets could break and detach from the bicycle's
fork or frame. This could cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recall involves the SRAM Force Road Brake Calipers sets
sold as aftermarket components. The brake caliper sets have "SRAM Force"
and some have a date or production code embossed on the unit.


Code              Example       In Recall              Not In Recall

Date code         01JUN06       Dates between 01JUN06  Dates after
(Day/Month/Year)                and 25DEC06            25DEC06

No date code      ---------     All sold between       ---------------
                                July 2006 through
                                March 2007

Production Code   35T61234567   Codes beginning with   Codes beginning
                                35T6 through 51T6      with 52T6 and
                                                       codes with "7" as
                                                       the fourth digit
The SRAM brake caliper sets may have also been installed on the

following makes and models of bicycles: Specialized (S-Works Tarmac SL,
S-Works Roubaix); Trek (Project One Madone models); Fuji (Fuji SL1); Scott
USA (Addict R3); Bianchi (Bianchi 928 SL); Kuota (Kuota KOM, Kuota KREDO,
Kuota KEBEL); Orbea (Orca, Aqua, Loboular, Opal, Arin, Aqua Dama, Dama Race
and Diva); Kestrel (Evoke SL/Force, RT700/Force), Titus (Vuelo, Solera) and
Sampson (Diablo).

Sold at: Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide sold individual brake
caliper sets from July 2006 through January 2007 for about $270 and
bicycles which included these sets through March 2007 for between $3,000
and $7,300.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these brake
caliper sets immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free
replacement.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact SRAM at
(800) 346-2928 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit
the firm's Web site at http://www.sram.com.

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 346-2928
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908</code></blockquote>

In coordination with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, SRAM LLC will be announcing
a safety recall on indicated aftermarket 12 speed SRAM eTap AXS RED, Force, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers produced prior
to July 1, 2023. This action involves unsold aftermarket shift-brake levers only; levers on complete bicycles assembled at bicycle
retailers are not involved in this recall.
This bulletin is to inform retailers on actions required as part of a stop sale and rework requirement for involved products. Further
information regarding aftermarket products already sold will come prior to the recall announcement.
INVOLVED PRODUCTS:
All aftermarket 12 speed SRAM eTap AXS RED, Force, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers produced prior to July 1, 2023 are involved,
a list of involved part numbers can be found on page 2. The production date is located on the package bar code label-products
with a date of WK 26 2023 or earlier should be quarantined for rework prior to sale.
Shift levers on bicycles either assembled/checked prior to delivery or installed by the retailer are not involved in this action.
FIELD ISSUE:
Excess threadlock on the shift-brake lever clamp bolt may result in the clamp not being tightened despite reaching recommended
bolt torque. This may result in a shifter-brake lever which moves on the handlebar. If it moves during riding, it can cause a crash
due to loss of control.
CUSTOMER ACTION:
Retailers should conduct a stock sweep and quarantine all involved products for rework prior to sale. Kit 11.7018.089.000 SHIFTER
CLAMP BOLT KIT 11MM QTY2 is available free of charge to rework any involved in stock products via the SRAM Retailer Support
Portal. Each kit contains 2 bolts and rework indication stickers, a single kit will rework two levers. On confirming any involved
products a retailer should:
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 is possible; for further instructions please contact SRAM STS.
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:
A) Roll the hood cover back and loosen the lever clamp nut with a 5mm hex until it unthreads from the clamp bolt.
B) Install the replacement bolt and tighten 2 turns to ensure the bolt does not fall off in packaging.
C) The original bolt should be scrapped.
3) When repacking the lever(s) place the supplied green sticker next to the bar code package label. This is required to indicate the
lever has been reworked.
Rework and sale of involved products may be monitored by the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or Health Canada.
For questions please contact your SRAM Field Guide, Inside Sales or STS Representative.
SRAM appreciates the support of our customers for this action and regrets any inconvenience.
Thank you,
SRAM LLC
Service Information Bulletin
To:
Subject:
From:
Document:
SRAM Retailers
12 Speed Drop Bar Lever Stock Sweep/Rework
SRAM
SIB20231030NADE
Involved Part Numbers:
Service Information Bulletin
00.7018.392.012 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/L F20 1800 2P
00.7018.392.013 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/R F20 1800 2P
00.7018.392.014 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FT/L F20 950 2P
00.7018.392.015 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FT/R F20 950 2P
00.7018.392.016 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/LFT DIR 1800 2P
00.7018.392.017 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/RT DIR 1800 2P
00.7018.392.018 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FRT/LFT DIR 950 2P
00.7018.392.019 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FRT/RT DIR 950 2P
00.7018.393.000 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SJC RR/LEFT F20 1800
00.7018.393.001 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SJC RR/RIGHT F20 1800
00.7018.393.002 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SJC FRT/LEFT F20 950
00.7018.393.003 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SJC FRT/RIGHT F20 950
00.7018.443.002 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC RR/L F20 1800
00.7018.443.003 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC RR/R F20 1800
00.7018.443.004 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC FRT/L F20 950
00.7018.443.005 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC FRT/R F20 950
00.7918.077.003 AM FORCE AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P
00.7918.077.004 AM FORCE AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P
00.7918.077.005 AM FORCE AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P
00.7918.077.006 AM FORCE AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P
00.7918.078.007 AM RED AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P
00.7918.078.008 AM RED AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P
00.7918.078.009 AM RED AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P
00.7918.078.010 AM RED AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P
00.7918.078.013 AM RED AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD PM 2P 6B
00.7918.078.014 AM RED AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD PM 2P 6B
00.7918.213.000 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SJC REAR/LFT F20 2000
00.7918.213.001 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SJC REAR/RT F20 2000
00.7918.213.002 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SJC FRT/LFT F20 1300
00.7918.213.003 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SJC FRT/RT F20 1300
00.7918.261.000 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC REAR/LFT F20 2000
00.7918.261.001 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC REAR/RT F20 2000
00.7918.261.002 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC FRT/LFT F20 1300
00.7918.261.003 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC FRT/RT F20 1300
11.7018.078.000 ED EXCHANGE KIT RED ETAP AXS LEFT
11.7018.078.001 ED EXCHANGE KIT RED ETAP AXS RIGHT
11.7018.078.002 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D1 ETAP AXS LEFT
11.7018.078.003 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D1 ETAP AXS RIGHT
11.7018.078.004 ED EXCHANGE KIT RIVAL ETAP AXS LEFT
11.7018.078.005 ED EXCHANGE KIT RIVAL ETAP AXS RIGHT
11.7018.078.008 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D2 ETAP AXS LEFT
11.7018.078.009 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D2 ETAP AXS RIGHT
11.7018.078.010 ED EXCHANGE KIT APEX AXS LEFT
11.7018.078.011 ED EXCHANGE KIT APEX AXS RIGHT
11.7018.079.000 SHIFTER CLAMP KIT ELECTRONIC SHIFTER DISC
BRAKE (ED) RED FORCE ETAP AXS PAIR
11.7018.079.001 SHIFTER CLAMP KIT ELECTRONIC SHIFTER DISC
BRAKE (ED) RIVAL ETAP / FORCE D2 AXS PAIR

"Shifters on complete bikes “assembled or checked prior to delivery or installed by the retailer” are not affected by the recall." just if you installed levers yourself. Sounds like a PICNIC issue.

Excess threadlock. Wow.

Quoting from the comments on another forum:

Shimano - not enough glue.
SRAM - too much glue.

I noticed this when I changed the bars on my bike a while back; it was quite hard to loosen the clamp, and when I reattached the levers, the bolt was a bit 'sticky'. I took the bolt out completely, sprayed it with WD40, scraped a few bits off with the end of an electrical screwdriver, and reinstalled it. It's not a big job.

I've noticed exactly the same thing on Pro stems over the years.

Excess threadlock on the shift-brake lever clamp bolt may result in the clamp not being tightened despite reaching recommended bolt torque.

Yet another reason experience trumps a torque wrench.