TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

November 7, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

THE SWING ARM OF THE CAR RACK CAN PREMATURELY DISENGAGE CAUSING THE CAR RACK TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID: 96E034000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 3,296

Consequence Summary:

IF THE CAR RACK DISENGAGES FROM THE VEHICLE, THE CARGO CAN FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY CAUSING A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES AND/OR PEDESTRIANS NEARBY.

Corrective Action:

TREK BICYCLE IS ASKING FOR THE RETURN OF THESE CAR RACKS AND WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No