Bought a Trek FX+ or Electra Townie Go! This Year? Check Your Rear Wheel Bolts
Trek FX+ 1 Stepover -- one of four Trek FX+ variants covered by CPSC recall 26-220.
Electra Townie Go! -- sold by Trek's sister brand, recalled for the identical bolt issue.
If you picked up a Trek FX+ or an Electra Townie Go! e-bike between April and October 2025, stop before your next ride and look at the rear wheel. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the bolts holding the motor to the rear frame on nearly 20,000 of these bikes can break when torqued, and a broken bolt can let the wheel separate. Nobody has been hurt yet. The fix is free, and it takes one trip to a dealer.
The recall in plain terms
CPSC recall number 26-220 covers about 19,890 e-bikes: Trek-branded FX+ 1 Midstep, FX+ 1S Midstep, FX+ 1 Stepover, and FX+ 1S Stepover, plus Electra-branded Townie Go! Step Thru and Townie Go! S Step Thru models. All are model year 2026 bikes sold before October 28, 2025 at Trek stores and authorized Trek and Electra retailers nationwide and online, for around $2,100.
The problem: the black rear wheel bolts connecting the motor to the rear frame can break when properly torqued, letting the rear wheel separate from the bike -- a fall hazard.
Reports so far: 7 reports of bolts breaking. No injuries reported.
Who made the bolts: the motor system comes from Hyena E-Bike Systems of Taiwan, which told CPSC the bolts "may be affected by hydrogen embrittlement" -- a manufacturing defect that makes metal brittle and prone to sudden cracking under normal load.
Read CPSC recall 26-220, January 29, 2026 →To check your own bike, look at the two bolts connecting the motor housing to the rear frame near the rear wheel. Original black bolts mean your bike is in the recalled batch; bikes already fixed have new silver bolts in their place. Bought used and not sure of the history? An authorized dealer can check in a couple of minutes at no charge.
SponsoredGetting the free fix (plus a $10 credit)
1. Stop riding the bike until the bolts have been replaced.
2. Contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a repair. This is not a mail-in recall -- the dealer does the work.
3. The dealer swaps the original black rear wheel bolts for new silver ones, free of charge.
4. Trek is adding a $10 in-store credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager merchandise for customers who complete the repair, valid through December 31, 2026.
This is a torque-spec and materials issue, not something to work around with a home fix. Hydrogen embrittlement makes a bolt look and feel normal right up until it snaps, so don't just hand-tighten it and keep riding -- get the actual part swapped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Trek and Electra e-bikes are affected by the recall?
Model year 2026 Trek FX+ 1 Midstep, FX+ 1S Midstep, FX+ 1 Stepover, and FX+ 1S Stepover, plus Electra-branded Townie Go! Step Thru and Townie Go! S Step Thru e-bikes sold before October 28, 2025. About 19,890 units are affected under CPSC recall number 26-220.
What is actually wrong with the recalled bikes?
The black rear wheel bolts that connect the motor to the rear frame can break when properly torqued. Manufacturer Hyena E-Bike Systems says the bolts may be affected by hydrogen embrittlement. A broken bolt can let the rear wheel separate from the bike, which is a fall hazard. CPSC has 7 reports of bolts breaking; no injuries have been reported.
How do I get my Trek or Electra e-bike fixed for free?
Stop riding the bike and contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule a free repair. The dealer replaces the original black rear wheel bolts with new silver ones at no cost. Trek is also giving participating customers a $10 in-store credit toward Trek, Electra, or Bontrager merchandise, valid through December 31, 2026.
How can I tell if my bike has the recalled bolts?
Check the rear wheel bolts connecting the motor to the frame. Recalled bikes have the original black bolts; bikes that have already been serviced under the recall have new silver bolts. If you are unsure, an authorized Trek or Electra dealer can check for you at no charge.
Riding a Trek or Electra in Wisconsin?
Trek is headquartered in Waterloo, Wisconsin -- Jefferson County -- where the company was founded in 1976. Current state e-bike rules, Trek's own hometown shop, and things to do nearby.
Wisconsin E-Bike Laws Guide → Trek's Waterloo, WI Shop → Jefferson County Things to Do →Also see: eBike Laws in All 50 States · Browse eBike Shops in Wisconsin
