Shimano Hollowtech II Crankset Settlement
In re Shimano Crankset Litigation (Shimano Hollowtech II crankset recall settlement)
Closed. The claim deadline of August 4, 2026 has passed. You can no longer file a claim for this settlement. This page is kept for reference.
A settlement resolves claims tied to Shimano's September 2023 voluntary recall of Hollowtech II road cranksets manufactured before July 2019, which could separate or delaminate. Plaintiffs alleged warranty breaches and an inadequate recall; there are no claims of physical injury. The defendants deny wrongdoing. The deadline of August 4, 2026 has passed, so this settlement is closed.
Estimated payout
Reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket costs to replace an affected crankset, plus an extended warranty that is applied automatically (no claim needed for the warranty).
Proof required?
Reimbursement requires documentation — receipts, work orders, or statements showing you paid to replace the crankset. The extended warranty is automatic and requires no claim.
Cost
Always free through the official administrator.
Who qualifies
Anyone in the U.S. who purchased, received, or owned a recalled ("Designated") Shimano Hollowtech II crankset — or a bicycle equipped with one — manufactured before July 2019.
What you need to file
- Documentation of the original retail purchase of the crankset or the bicycle equipped with it.
- Proof of your out-of-pocket replacement/installation cost — receipts, work orders, or credit card statements.
- Your contact information to receive reimbursement.
What you can get
Reimbursement of documented out-of-pocket costs to replace an affected crankset, plus an extended warranty that is applied automatically (no claim needed for the warranty).
Proof of purchase or loss: Reimbursement requires documentation — receipts, work orders, or statements showing you paid to replace the crankset. The extended warranty is automatic and requires no claim.
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Common questions
No. The extended warranty is applied automatically to eligible cranksets. You only need to file a claim — with documentation — if you want reimbursement of out-of-pocket costs you already paid to replace an affected crankset.
Yes. Filing is always free through the official settlement administrator at shimanocranksetsettlement.com. You never need to pay a law firm or a claims service — we are an independent guide and are not affiliated with the settlement, the administrator, or the court.
No. The deadline (August 4, 2026) has passed, so the window is closed. Deadlines are set by the court; check shimanocranksetsettlement.com for any updates.
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