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OJO! Marzocchi 888 RCV
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evitar accidentes o cualquier otro inconveniente.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
Marzocchi Model Year 2008 888RC3 and 888RC3WC
suspension systems manufactured between
July 10, 2007 and September 15, 2007
WHY YOU ARE RECEIVING THIS NOTICE: Tenneco-
Marzocchi S.r.L., in conjunction with the United
States Consumer Products Safety Commission, and
with the assistance of Tenneco-Marzocchi U.S.A.,
is conducting a voluntary safety campaign of the
above identified suspension systems.
Marzocchi has learned that after a forceful
landing, the suspension system can become
completely compressed and “bottom out.” The piston
rod may collapse under the load of the landing.
The collapsed piston rod prevents the suspension
system from extending and returning to its
original configuration. The fork spring will
remain compressed inside the fork leg. See the
attached photograph #1.
WARNING: If an unqualified mechanic attempts to
repair the suspension system, the fork may extend
violently, ejecting the top cap or spring with
significant force, resulting in personal injury.
In addition, if a piston rod breaks after a jump,
it is possible, but not likely, that a rider can
fall from the bicycle and strike the ground,
thereby sustaining personal injury.
The suspension systems affected by this program
were manufactured between July 10, 2007 and
September 15, 2007 and can be identified with the
date of production on the crown.
The date is written in the format: T07D0710
T07 = Year 2007
D07 = Month (July)
10 = Tenth day of the month
See the attached photographs 2 & 3 depicting the
location of the production number date.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
Immediately stop the use of the suspension systems
manufactured during the relevant time period and
return them to an authorized Marzocchi retailer
for repair.
If the pumping rod of your suspension system has
already failed, DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR THE
SUSPENSION SYSTEM YOURSELF. Return them to an
authorized Marzocchi retailer for repair. There
will be no charge to you for repairing your
suspension system.
If you have any questions, please contact
Marzocchi at:
In the United States
Tenneco-Marzocchi USA
28476 Westinghouse Place
Valencia, CA 91355
(800)227-5579
Techinfo@Marzocchiusa.com
Outside the United States
Tenneco-Marzocchi S.r.l.
Via Grazia, 2
40069 Zola Pedrosa (BO) Italy
Flovecchio@tenneco-marzocchi.com
Or visit Marzocchi’s website at
http://www.marzocchi.com
We apprrciate your assistance in communicating
this safety notice to other owners of Model Year
2008 888RC3 and 888RC3WC Suspension Systems.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
Tenneco-Marzocchi USA
RIDE FAST, YET RIDE SMART