Bicycles with RockShox Bicycle Forks Recalled by SRAM LLC Due to Crash Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #09082
Recall Date
2009-01-06
Manufacturer
SRAM LLC, of Chicago, Ill.
Units Affected
About 175
Products Involved
Bicycles using RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks
Hazard
The steel steerer on the forks can crack, causing the fork to detach from the bicycle frame. This can cause the rider to lose control and crash.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using bicycles equipped with these forks immediately and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement fork.
Reported Injuries
One incident with a minor injury has been reported. Two other incidents without injury have been reported outside of the United States.
Sold At
Specialty bicycle retailers nationwide from March 2008 through November 2008 for between $1,600 and $3,100.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
The recall involves RockShox Domain 302 and 318 bicycle forks with steel steerer sold for installation on new bicycles. Only those forks manufactured between March 2008 and October 2008 with dates codes 09T8 through 42T8 are included in this recall. The date code is located on the back of the fork crown and on the lower leg. The RockShox Domain fork was installed on Transition Bottle Rocket bicycles, and may have been installed on Rocky Mountain Flatline 1, Rocky Mountain Slayer SS350, and Rocky Mountain Slayer SS396 bicycles.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28