Trek Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Select 2014 and 2015 Farley Models

Nov 2, 2016
by Trek Bikes  
Trek Farley 2014
Trek Farley 2014

Trek issues voluntary nationwide recall of select 2014 and 2015 Farley models
Owners of MY14 Farley and MY15 Farley 6 urged to bring their bikes to authorized retailer for new parts, $100 coupon. 2016 and 2017 Farleys are not affected.

In a coordinated effort with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Trek is issuing a voluntary recall of the 2014 Farley and 2015 Farley 6, as well as the framesets of both models. 2016 and 2017 models are not included. This recall is prompted by a pattern of five warranty requests outlining consumer comments of noise and looseness in the headset area of the affected models. An abnormality in the connection between the fork and steerer tube of these select Farley models has the potential to cause a separation at the base of the steerer tube. To date, no injuries involving the affected models have been reported. Upon discovery, the company immediately contacted the CPSC to begin the process of the recall action it is announcing today. The recall affects 4,635 bikes globally, 2,665 of which are located in the United States.

Trek is taking proactive measures to bring attention to this issue by contacting registered owners of the affected models, as well as by reaching out through its global network of authorized retailers. As part of this voluntary recall notice, Trek will provide through its authorized local retailers a free replacement fork, including installation. To incentivize owners of the affected bikes to bring their bikes in for the necessary replacement parts, Trek will be issuing a $100 coupon good towards any Trek or Bontrager product for every bike returned for service.

Authorized Trek retailers have been notified of the issue, and replacement parts are currently available to shops across the globe. Owners of the affected models can expect fast service and replacement parts. Trek urges all riders to have their bikes inspected annually and always maintained by a certified mechanic.


MENTIONS: @trek



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  • 128 0
 We got no food, we got no jobs... our BIKE'S FORKS ARE FALLING OFF!
  • 17 0
 I don't know about you but I am sick and tired of running from creditors. Maybe I shouldn't spend so much money on bikes
  • 24 0
 "Nice bikes, they yours? Both of em?"
  • 16 0
 Those are IOUs. They're as good as cash.
  • 16 0
 See that, those are enves, 2 hundred 75 thou, might want to hold on to that one
  • 17 0
 Just when I thought bike recalls couldn't possibly be any dumber, you go and do something like this... and totally redeem yourself!
  • 9 0
 Fat Bikes, huh? Alright..... Well, see ya later!
  • 10 3
 Farley's dead... his head[set] fell off.
  • 1 0
 You just made my month. Thank you

You've got two pairs of gloves!?!?
Yeah! We're in the Rockies!
  • 1 0
 What was the bikes name? I'll look it up. You know, I don't really recall. Starts with a T! Let's see. Tricky? Truck? Trip? Trek? Maybe it's on the manual. Oh yeah! It's right here. Taiwan! I was way off! I knew it started with a T, though.
  • 82 7
 So this recall doesn't affect any pinkbike users...
  • 76 10
 Good on Trek. But I do secretly wish all fat bikes were permanently recalledWink
  • 25 1
 Trans-Fat bikes are the wurst.
  • 3 1
 my wish too !!
  • 10 3
 Friends, don't let friends FatBike.
  • 6 2
 @aoneal:

Why? I rode mine last night and it was fun. It's just a hard tail with big tires
  • 36 0
 now when you come across a fork ln the trail you know where it probably came from.
  • 4 0
 when you see a fork in the road, take it..... in for recall.
  • 33 1
 fairplay to Trek for compensating affected customers with the coupons
  • 12 4
 What will that get you know a days one glove lol
  • 6 2
 @mhoshal: hey it might get you one and a half
  • 4 3
 That's what I call a cracking good deal
  • 9 0
 Unlike Fox's X2 recall, don't give the customer even an apology!
  • 7 0
 @Beez177: Unless it's changed recently, an apology is an admission of guilt in the states. They're allowed to apologize to Canadian customers, though.
  • 1 0
 @Beez177: Does anybody have anymore info on that recall??!! I was told about a month ago "stop riding that bike immediately"... and then, NOTHING!!!
  • 1 0
 @Prax: They just started the process. You need to go to website and enter your serial number to get a RA# ( pain in the ass ). I sent my shock out yesterday.
  • 3 0
 @j-t-g: Not apologizing would be un-Canadian, naturally
  • 23 2
 Understandable. I crack up every time I see one of these lumbering down the street.
  • 15 0
 Treck sold over 4000 of these? wow.
  • 2 0
 those green cranks look super nice, and the fact that it has avid elixirs makes it even nicer. Those fat tires look trick az too. I would love to get my hands on that bike one day. #skinnytiresaregay #thefatterthebetter
  • 13 6
 Thanks TREK for standing behind the product. I love good customer service.
  • 11 1
 This isn't Trek standing behind their product, it's them addressing an issue that could cause them to be sued again if someone got hurt and they found out that it was a known issue. In other words, it isn't them being generous, they are trying to avoid liability.
  • 1 0
 @Adodero:
What baffles me is that this is a "voluntary" recall.

Is that the law in the US? "We asked nicely, so if you keep riding and kill yourself, tough shit"?
  • 1 0
 @KeithReeder: It really means , from my understanding, that Trek in this case brought the issue to the Consumer Protection Agency and they themselves suggested the recall, and didn't have the agency force them into a recall.
  • 7 2
 Now the guy that always talks about fully rigid being oh-so great becaus nothing can fail has to go in for a recall because the bike falls apart from all the vibrations... loving this...
  • 2 0
 They put a straight steer tube on it, it has a tapered frame. The recall is replacing the straight tube, probably had some forces on it that engineering didnt predict. The 2016-17 farley 5 came with a tapered fork.
  • 7 1
 There is justice in the world..........
  • 3 1
 Hey man I have a recalled X2.... where's my "100$ sorry we incovienced you" from fox...seems like it's the least they could do. From this day forward all recalls should be accompanied by prize money for the people!!!! The precedent has been set.
  • 7 1
 Fun coupons!
  • 5 0
 Today is National Recall Day!! Happy recalls everyone!
  • 6 1
 Remember when Fat Bikes were a thing?
  • 2 1
 They were a thing?
  • 4 1
 @Tmonster2301:

Still are
  • 2 1
 It would be nice to see more companies supporting their products like this. If manufacturers felt the true costs of replacing product that fails within the warranty period maybe we'd see a little more thought put into their development instead of just rushing it to market and blowing the trumpet about how light it is.
  • 2 1
 It's not "supporting their products", it's purely lawsuit avoidance.
  • 4 0
 Is it possible to go fast enough on a fat bike that fork snapping off is actually dangerous?
  • 6 2
 instead of saying 4,635, just say all of them. let's be honest here.
  • 2 0
 They should park these bikes IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!... sorry... Farley joke
  • 2 0
 What a forking joke! This sucks!
  • 6 7
 What poor taste, TREK!!!! I can't believe you'd name your fat bike 'Farley", the guy was a genius that happened to be quite large and died way too early! Have some F'ing respect, terrible!
  • 2 1
 Only just became an issue this year? They released the bike years ago mate! Haha
  • 3 0
 Farley was a Wisconsin legend, just like Trek. Homage != Disrespect
  • 7 0
 You'll have plenty of time to ride your fat bike... WHEN YOU'RE LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!
  • 2 2
 He died way to early because of how he treated his body. Cocaine and Heroine OD at age 33, same cause of death and age as John Belushi.
  • 2 3
 @deeeight: I know. still in bad taste. trek sucks
  • 3 1
 Well this is unsettling.
  • 2 1
 Billy smart wants his bikes back.
  • 1 0
 these fork puns are so sad...
  • 1 0
 If I were to grade the Farley I would give it a D+ !!!!
  • 1 0
 "Fork separation issues". Followed by teeth separation issues.
  • 9 8
 What a forking nightmare
  • 5 4
 I knew there was a forking problem with the bike.
  • 2 1
 Good on trek!!
  • 1 1
 Why? For trying to avoid lawsuits?
  • 6 7
 The bike has always been "farley" wack.
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