In proposed class action settlement, Shimano would give retailers more tools to handle crank recall

Shimano set to provide extra two years’ warranty to US cyclists with defective cranks along with additional tools and training to retailers to “overhaul” its crankset recall process

The bike component giant’s North American division decided to take these steps, besides others including making a “retail assistance agent” available, as part of a settlement for the class action lawsuit filed against it

In proposed class action settlement, Shimano would give retailers more tools to handle crank recall

Owners of the cranks also would receive an extra two-years' warranty. SANTA ANA, Calif. (BRAIN) — Retailers would get more tools and training to process Shimano's Hollowtech II crank recall, and consumers would get an extra two years of warranty coverage under a proposed settlement reached between a group of plaintiffs and Shimano North America. A judge must still approve the agreement. Less than two weeks after Shimano announced the recall in S…