Is Your Bike Affected? Shimano Ultegra/Dura-Ace 11-Speed Crankset Recall Explained! 6-Month Update

There's no OFFICIAL update on the Shimano Ultegra, and Dura-Ace crankset recall announced in 2023. However, here's what we know: https://youtu.be/xlE1eJhkNBs Recall Details: https://youtu.be/_cruW8DYOws?si=E6FaoVakkAokthVN ✅ Affected Cranksets: 11-speed Ultegra FC-6800, Dura-Ace FC-9000, Ultegra FC-R8000, Dura-Ace FC-R9100 and FC-R9100P cranksets manufactured…

Published: February 18, 2026

There’s no OFFICIAL update on the Shimano Ultegra, and Dura-Ace crankset recall announced in 2023. However, here’s what we know: https://youtu.be/xlE1eJhkNBs

Recall Details:

✅ Affected Cranksets: 11-speed Ultegra FC-6800, Dura-Ace FC-9000, Ultegra FC-R8000, Dura-Ace FC-R9100 and FC-R9100P cranksets manufactured before July 1, 2019.

A production code is stamped on the inside of the crank arm near the bottom of the arm. The affected models are pre-July 2019 production and have the following two-letter production code on backside of the crank arm where the pedals are attached: KF, KG, KH, KI, KJ, KK, KL, LA, LB, LC, LD, LE, LF, LG, LH, LI, LJ, LK, LL, MA, MB, MC, MD, ME, MF, MG, MH, MI, MJ, MK, ML, NA, NB, NC, ND, NE, NF, NG, NH, NI, NJ, NK, NL, OA, OB, OC, OD, OE, OF, OG, OH, OI, OJ, OK, OL, PA, PB, PC, PD, PE, PF, PG, PH, PI, PJ, PK, PL, QA, QB, QC, QD, QE, QF, QG, QH, QI, QJ, QK, QL, RA, RB, RC, RD, RE, and RF. Please proceed to Step 2 if your crank has this code. If your crankset does not have one of these codes,

🚨 https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/information/customer-services/corrective-actions/important-safety-notice-11-speed-hollowtech-road-cranksets-inspection-program.html

✅ Issue: Potential for the bonded seam between the two halves of the crank arm to separate, creating a fall hazard.
✅ Action: Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the crankset and contact an authorized Shimano dealer for a free inspection and replacement if necessary.

Current Status:
✅ The recall remains ongoing, and there’s no information on its conclusion or any updates on the number of incidents or replacements performed.
✅ All authorized Shimano dealers should be able to handle inspections and replacements.

Recommendations:
✅ If you own one of the affected cranksets, do not use it and contact a Shimano dealer to schedule an inspection as soon as possible.

✅ You can find more information and check your crankset’s serial number on the Shimano recall page:
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Shimano-Recalls-Cranksets-for-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-Hazard

✅ You can also contact Shimano customer service for any questions: https://ride.shimano.com/pages/contact-us

Additional Information:
✅ There are no reported injuries related to this recall as of October 26, 2023, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
✅ Some reports indicate that the inspection process may involve visual inspection and may not always necessitate replacement, depending on the severity of the potential issue.

I hope this information helps! Remember, it’s crucial to address this recall if you have an affected crankset to ensure your safety while riding.

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