Universal Cycles Polaris: Poor Weld Between Down Tube And Bottom Bracket Tube
Recall Summary Universal Cycles is recalling approximately 3,500 Polaris bicycles due to a faulty weld between the down tube and bottom bracket tube that can cause frame failure. The defective weld can weaken over time and lead to the frame breaking while the bike is in use. The company will replace affected bikes.
- Recalling firm
- UNIVERSAL CYCLES
- Product
- Vehicles: UNIVERSAL CYCLES POLARIS. Units affected: 3,500
- Reason
- A small number of frame failures have occurred because of poor weld/metal fatigue at the lower cross bar/chain wheel down tube joint. Remedy: Recall the bikes that are likely to be effected and replace the bike.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2004-09-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/dd32daf6-c23b-48f3-adc9-c702f94f7c23