Trek just announced a safety recall that could affect many RVers. The company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission say certain Trek Precaliber and Electra bike models (and some replacement rear wheels) have a coaster-brake problem.
This problem can cause the brake to fail to engage, which in turn can make the pedals spin backward and leave the rider unable to stop. The recall covers roughly 68,000 bikes sold in the U.S. plus about 6,820 in Canada. (The recall number is 26-088.)
Why this happened
Trek’s consumer notice explains the technical cause for brake failure. The grease inside the coaster-brake assembly isn’t adequately lubricating internal surfaces. This accelerates wear and eventually the brake stops working correctly. That’s the reason Trek is pulling these specific model years and service wheels from circulation.
Bikes and wheels listed
Here are the models named in the recall:
- Trek Precaliber 12 (model year 2026)
- Precaliber 16 (2024 and 2026)
- Precaliber 20 (2024 and 2026)
- Electra Sprocket 1 16″
- Electra Townie Rental 1 Step Thru (2026)
- Also, certain Precaliber replacement/service rear wheels
You should know that not every bike of those model names is affected. You’ll need to check your serial number. Call Trek toll-free at 800-373-4594 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or connect online here.
What Trek will do
Trek will provide a replacement rear wheel at no charge through an authorized Trek or Electra retailer.
When you take your bike in for inspection, Trek is offering a U.S. $20 in-store credit usable on Trek, Electra, or Bontrager items (valid through December 31, 2026).
The company asks owners to schedule the service at an authorized retailer so the dealer can fit the correct replacement wheel.
What RVers need to do
Trek’s official instruction is to contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair. That means don’t try to DIY the coaster-wheel swap. Use Trek’s online recall lookup to see if your serial number is affected. The serial starts with WTU and is stamped under the bottom bracket near the pedals.
Next, contact the nearest authorized retailer to arrange the replacement. If you’re parked on the road and can’t get to your usual shop, call Trek Customer Care for options.
Immediate steps
Do not ride an affected bicycle until it’s inspected and repaired. If your bike is mounted on a rack, keep it locked up and remind family members not to use it.
Call ahead to your chosen dealer. Explain you’re an RVer and ask whether they can hold a replacement wheel for you or ship parts to a nearby authorized Trek dealer.
Trek’s recall materials and the CPSC advisory both stress stopping use immediately and scheduling repair through a dealer.
If you already had service done
If you had a replacement wheel installed previously, it might still be part of the recall if it’s one of the affected service wheels. Check your serial in the lookup tool and confirm with the retailer. The recall list specifically calls out certain replacement/service wheels, so don’t assume a post-sale wheel swap fixed it unless the retailer can confirm it.
More to know
No injuries have been reported so far in this recall, but federal guidance is clear: Stop using recalled items and get them remedied rather than selling or passing them on. Selling a product subject to a CPSC recall can violate federal rules, so if you plan to sell or loan a bike, make sure it’s been repaired and the serial number checked first.
More RV and RV-related recalls here.
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