SRAM Set to Issue Voluntary Recall for 12-Speed Road Shifters

Molly Hurford
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SRAM to Issue Voluntary Recall of 12-Speed ShifterMatt Phillips

SRAM is gearing up for a North American recall of aftermarket 12-speed road shifters purchased prior to July 2023, according to a service information bulletin sent to SRAM retailers. The recall will apply to 12 speed SRAM eTap AXS RED, Force, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers.

According to the notice, the recall refers specifically to unsold aftermarket shift-brake levers purchased before July 1, not to levers on complete bikes. There is currently no information regarding customers who may have purchased aftermarket shifters during this period. This information reportedly will come after the official recall announcement.

It’s been a tough season for component manufacturers. Last month, Shimano recalled 2.8 million (that’s right, million) cranksets globally. Now, it appears SRAM is issuing a voluntary recall of their own, though details are still sparse as far as how many people will be affected by the recall.

The SRAM recall is due to excess threadlock on the shifter clamp bolt that may result in the clamp not being tightened, despite reaching recommended bolt torque. This may result in a shifter which moves on the handlebar. If it moves during riding, it can cause a crash due to loss of control.

Fortunately, it has a relatively simple fix and can easily be reworked at any SRAM retailer by swapping out the bolt.

Which shifters are being recalled?

If you have recently purchased aftermarket 12-speed road shifters, the list of recalled SRAM eTap AXS RED, Force, Rival, and Apex shift-brake levers is here:

  • 00.7018.392.012 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/L F20 1800 2P

  • 00.7018.392.013 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/R F20 1800 2P

  • 00.7018.392.014 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FT/L F20 950 2P

  • 00.7018.392.015 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FT/R F20 950 2P

  • 00.7018.392.016 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/LFT DIR 1800 2P

  • 00.7018.392.017 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC RR/RT DIR 1800 2P

  • 00.7018.392.018 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FRT/LFT DIR 950 2P

  • 00.7018.392.019 AM ED RED AXS D1 SJC FRT/RT DIR 950 2P

  • 00.7018.393.000 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SJC RR/LEFT F20 1800

  • 00.7018.393.001 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SIC RR/RIGHT F20 1800

  • 00.7018.393.002 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SJC FRT/LEFT F20 950

  • 00.7018.393.003 AM ED FORCE AXS D1 SJC FRT/RIGHT F20 950

  • 00.7018.443.002 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC RR/L F20 1800

  • 00.7018.443.003 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC RR/R F20 1800

  • 00.7018.443.004 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC FRT/L F20 950

  • 00.7018.443.005 AM ED RIV ETAP AXS D1 SJC FRT/R F20 950

  • 00.7918.077.003 AM FORCE AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P

  • 00.7918.077.004 AM FORCE AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P

  • 00.7918.077.005 AM FORCE AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P

  • 00.7918.077.006 AM FORCE AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P

  • 00.7918.078.007 AM RED AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P

  • 00.7918.078.008 AM RED AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM 6B 2P

  • 00.7918.078.009 AM RED AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P

  • 00.7918.078.010 AM RED AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD FM CL 2P

  • 00.7918.078.013 AM RED AXS 2X GROUPSET HRD PM 2P 6B

  • 00.7918.078.014 AM RED AXS 1X GROUPSET HRD PM 2P 6B

  • 00.7918.213.000 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SIC REAR/LFT F20 2000

  • 00.7918.213.001 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SIC REAR/RT F20 2000

  • 00.7918.213.002 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SIC FRT/LFT F20 1300

  • 00.7918.213.003 AM ED FORCE AXS D2 SJC FRT/RT F20 1300

  • 00.7918.261.000 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC REAR/LFT F20 2000

  • 00.7918.261.001 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC REAR/RT F20 2000

  • 00.7918.261.002 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC FRT/LFT F20 1300

  • 00.7918.261.003 AM ED APEX AXS D1 SJC FRT/RT F20 1300

  • 11.7018.078.000 ED EXCHANGE KIT RED ETAP AXS LEFT

  • 11.7018.078.001 ED EXCHANGE KIT RED ETAP AXS RIGHT

  • 11.7018.078.002 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D1 ETAP AXS LEFT

  • 11.7018.078.003 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D1 ETAP AXS RIGHT

  • 11.7018.078.004 ED EXCHANGE KIT RIVAL ETAP AXS LEFT

  • 11.7018.078.005 ED EXCHANGE KIT RIVAL ETAP AXS RIGHT

  • 11.7018.078.008 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D2 ETAP AXS LEFT

  • 11.7018.078.009 ED EXCHANGE KIT FORCE D2 ETAP AXS RIGHT

  • 11.7018.078.010 ED EXCHANGE KIT APEX AXS LEFT

  • 11.7018.078.011 ED EXCHANGE KIT APEX AXS RIGHT

  • 11.7018.079.000 SHIFTER CLAMP KIT ELECTRONIC SHIFTER DISC BRAKE (ED) RED FORCE ETAP AXS PAIR

  • 11.7018.079.001 SHIFTER CLAMP KIT ELECTRONIC SHIFTER DISC BRAKE (ED) RIVAL ETAP / FORCE D2 AXS PAIR

Products with a date of WK 26 2023 or earlier should be quarantined for rework prior to sale. Again, this recall specifically applies to aftermarket purchases.

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