Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #18069
Recall Date
2017-12-27
Manufacturer
Rocky Mountain Bicycles, of Canada
Units Affected
About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Mountain bicycles
Hazard
The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycles immediately and contact an authorized Rocky Mountain dealer for free inspection and free repair.
Reported Injuries
None reported
Sold At
Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide from June 2017 through November 2017 for between $2,600 and $7,300.
Manufactured In
TaiwanCanada
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all model year 2018 Altitude, Instinct and Pipeline mountain bicycles. The carbon fiber and aluminum bicycles were sold in different colors. The model name is printed on a sticker on the top tube of the bicycles. Rocky Mountain is printed on the down tube. The Rocky Mountain logo is also printed on the headbadge on the headtube. The specified platform family is also printed on the rear triangle of the bicycle at the seatstay.
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