Trek recalls Trek and Electra bicycles with coaster brakes and replacement rear wheels over brake failure
The coaster brakes can fail to engage, which could make the rider lose control and crash, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do
Stop using the recalled bicycles and replacement rear wheels right away and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer for a free repair. To check if yours is included, enter the serial number at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/coasterbrake-recall-inquiry/.
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Recall details
- Product
- Trek and Electra-branded Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels with Coaster Brakes
- Hazard
- The coaster brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control, posing a crash hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Units
- About 68,000 (In addition, about 6,820 were sold in Canada)
- Where sold
- Sold at Trek and Electra authorized retailers nationwide, in stores and online, as well as at Trek.com from August 2023 to September 2025 for between $300 and $660 for the bikes and between $66 and $77 for the replacement wheels.
- Remedy
- Repair
- Notice last updated
- November 13, 2025
- Recall date
- November 13, 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Trek Recalls Bicycles with Coaster Brakes and Replacement Rear Wheels Due to Crash Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves certain Trek and Electra-branded bicycle models with coaster brakes and replacement rear wheels. The bikes were sold in a variety of colors, including red, flamingo pink, dark aquatic, Mulsanne blue, volt yellow, pink frosting, Miami green, lithium gray, viper red, purple abyss, buttercup, pixie blue and blue. To determine if your bicycle or replacement rear wheel is included in this recall, enter your bicycle's serial number in the look-up tool at https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/coasterbrake-recall-inquiry/. The serial number is printed under the bottom bracket between the pedals and starts with the letters, "WTU." Recalled Trek and Electra-Branded Bicycles and Replacement Wheels: Brand Name Model Name Model Year Electra Townie Rental 1 Step Thru 2026 Trek Precaliber 12 2026 Trek Precaliber 16 2024 and 2026 Trek Precaliber 20 2024 and 2026 Electra Sprocket 1 16 2026 Trek Precaliber 12 CB replacement wheel 2026 Trek Precaliber 16 CB replacement wheel 2026 Trek Precaliber 20 CB replacement wheel 2026
- Hazard
- The coaster brakes can fail to engage, resulting in the rider losing control, posing a crash hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles with coaster brakes and related replacement rear wheels and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair at the dealer. Remedy options: Repair.
- Injuries
- None reported
- Number of units
- About 68,000 (In addition, about 6,820 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Sold at Trek and Electra authorized retailers nationwide, in stores and online, as well as at Trek.com from August 2023 to September 2025 for between $300 and $660 for the bikes and between $66 and $77 for the replacement wheels.
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