Shimano recalls Pro Vibe stem

After SHIMANO discovered that under certain conditions cracks can occur in some batches of the PRO Vibe stem (aluminium) sold since May 2020, the company is asking customers to stop riding bikes with this stem. The products affected by the recall can be recognised by the conspicuous, silver-coloured V-marking on the clamping plate of the stem and the forward-facing fastening screws.

The following products are affected by the Pro Vibe stem recall

• PRSS0440 Vibe stem SB Black 80 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0441 Vibe stem SB Black 90 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0442 Vibe stem SB Black 100 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0443 Vibe stem SB Black 110 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0444 Vibe stem SB Black 120 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0445 Vibe stem SB Black 130 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0461 Vibe stem SB Black 90 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0462 Vibe stem SB Black 100 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0463 Vibe stem SB Black 110 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0464 Vibe stem SB Black 120 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0465 Vibe stem SB Black 130 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0450 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 80 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0451 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 90 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0452 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 100 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0453 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 110 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0454 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 120 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0455 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 130 mm/31.8 mm/angle -10°
• PRSS0471 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 90 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0472 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 100 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0473 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 110 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0474 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 120 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°
• PRSS0475 Vibe stem 1 1/4 SB Black 130 mm/31.8 mm/angle -17°

Reason for the recall: cracks can form in the clamping area of the head tube due to corrosion.

If such a crack is not detected by the user in time, it could enlarge and the stem could break.

Pro Vibe stem recall: no longer ride the bike

Anyone who has purchased a PRO Vibe stem (aluminium) and fitted it to their bike should no longer ride the bike. The following information can be used to identify whether the stem is affected by the recall.

Step 1: Was the stem purchased in May 2020 or later?
Yes: Continue with step 2.

Step 2: If there is a marking on the underside of the stem "AL7075"?
NoThe stem is affected by the recall, please contact your PRO importer to arrange a replacement or refund.

YesContinue with step 3a.
Step 3aRemove the handlebars and continue with step 3b.

Step 3bIs one of the following codes (FF, FI, FC, FG, FA, EF, EK, EE, ED, EH) located on the left-hand side of the stem?
NoThe stem is not affected by the recall and you can continue to use it.
YesThe stem is affected by the recall, please contact your PRO importer to arrange a replacement or refund.

Exchange Pro Vibe stem

If your stem is affected by the recall, you must no longer use it. Shimano is asking customers to contact the dealer where the product was purchased and return the affected product. According to Shimano, dealers can offer another stem as a replacement (depending on availability) or refund the purchase price.

Further information can be found on the PRO website.

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