Shimano recalls
DVSA has published 3 safety recalls for Shimano since 1992, 0 of them since 2020. The latest was 23 Nov 2004. Models with the most campaigns: Brake Cable, Double Brake Cable, Pedal Crank.
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BRAKE CABLE · tensile strength may not meet standard
23 Nov 2004 · RCOMP/2004/005
There is a possibility of the brake cable detaching from the cable end nipple during application of the brake. This will lead to the loss of braking effort to the system operated.
Fix: To recall the likely to be affected cables and replace as necessary.
100 vehicles
DOUBLE BRAKE CABLE · tensile strength may not meet standard
23 Nov 2004 · RCOMP/2004/005
There is a possibility of the brake cable detaching from the cable end nipple during application of the brake. This will lead to the loss of braking effort to the system operated.
Fix: To recall the likely to be affected cables and replace as necessary.
100 vehicles
PEDAL CRANK · possible failure of pedal crank
28 Jul 1997 · RCOMP/97/003
Failure of a small number of pedal cranks has been experienced on bicycles produced by various manufacturers.
Fix: Shimano are replacing the cranks supplied as original equipment with upgraded units. End users of the product will be advised via adverts in the popular press and trade magazines and the display of a suitable poster in dealerships. Shimano will also c
133,845 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1994 to 31 Dec 1995
Source: DVSA recalls register, check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk, copy dated 6 Sep 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Recall text is as published; only the manufacturer name is tidied.