CPSC Recall in 2017: Rocky Mountain Bicycles Recall Mountain Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-069

Date: December 27, 2017

Product Name: Mountain bicycles

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.

Hazard Description:

The brake cable housing was not secured properly during manufacturing, which can cause brake failure, posing a crash hazard to the rider.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1,300 (in addition, 1,800 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Rocky Mountain bicycle dealers nationwide from June 2017 through November 2017 for between $2,600 and $7,300.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan and Canada