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

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.

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. Any rider with questions can contact Trek Canada by telephone toll-free at 1-800-373-4594, or visit their website.

Full details on the recall can be found here.

Trek voluntary recall: affected products

Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C Handlebar/Stem	Model years 2020, 2021 and 2022
MY21 Emonda SLR	SLR 6 SLR 6 eTap SLR 7 SLR 7 eTap SLR 8 SLR 9 SLR 9 eTap
MY22 Emonda SLR	SLR 6 eTap SLR 7 SLR 7 eTap SLR 9 SLR 9 eTap
MY22 Speed Concept SLR	SLR 9 SLR 9 eTap SLR 7 SLR 7 eTap SLR 6 eTap

For those affected by the recall, Trek will provide the following:

For Speed Concept SLR bicycles, Trek will provide a replacement base bar, new bar tape and installation.

For Emonda SLR bicycles and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VC-R handlebars/ stems, Trek will conduct a two-step remedy:

1 – To keep you riding, Trek will provide you with an individual handlebar and stem until an updated handlebar/stem combo is available, and will equip the bar with new bar tape. The individual handlebar and stem are yours to keep.

2 – Your retailer will notify you when the updated handlebar/stem combo is available for installation.

In addition, when you bring your bicycle to a Trek retailer for repair, Trek will give you a $130 CAD in‑store credit that can be used toward any Trek or Bontrager merchandise. The credit is good through December 31, 2022 and has no cash value.