SIG SAUER SAFETY RECALL ISSUED – LIMITED NUMBER OF SIG716 DMR, SIG 516 CF, SIGM400 RIFLES
SIG SAUER, Inc. has determined that a limited number of rifles in the SIG716 DMR®, SIG516® Carbon Fiber and SIGM400® Predator models are subject to a Safety Warning and Recall Notice. Some models were built with a two-stage SIG SAUER trigger that may have an improperly heat-treated hammer. Over time, this could result in a trigger malfunction creating a significant safety hazard. SIG SAUER is issuing a mandatory recall to replace the hammer and trigger assembly in these specific rifles. This recall does not affect any military or law enforcement rifles or any SIG MCX®/SIG MPX® products.
SIG SAUER will correct any of the affected firearms at no cost to the customer.
The firearms affected by the recall can be identified by the presence of a SIG mark etched into the hammer. See image below.
To determine if a rifle is subject to the recall, take the following two actions:
- Enter your firearm’s 9-digit serial number in the box below.
- The serial number is located on the left side of the lower receiver.
- NOTE: The serial number will never contain letters “i” or “o”.
- If your firearm’s serial number is identified to be one of those affected by the recall, stop using the firearm immediately and follow the four corrective steps below.
CORRECTIVE STEPS
- Call SIG SAUER Customer Service at (603) 610-3000, Option #1, and have the rifle’s 9-digit serial number available.
- SIG SAUER Customer Service will send you shipping instructions that include a pre-addressed shipping label and box.
- Upon receipt of the shipping instructions, follow instructions found in the Owner’s Manual.
- Remove the magazine from the rifle.
- Clear the firearm of all ammunition.
- Separate the upper receiver from the lower receiver by removing the front and rear take-down pins.
- Using the pre-addressed shipping label and box that was sent to you, ship the lower receiver to SIG SAUER.
Once received by SIG SAUER, the lower receiver will be repaired and return-shipped to you within 2-3 weeks.
SIG SAUER apologizes for any inconvenience this has caused and will service any affected rifle in the most expedited manner possible.
If you have any questions about this recall, the rifle, or its disassembly or reassembly, please contact SIG SAUER Customer Service at (603) 610-3000, Option 1.
FAQ – TWO-STAGE MATCH TRIGGER RECALL
Q: How do I know if my rifle is affected?
A: If you own a SIG716 DMR, SIG516 with a Carbon Fiber Handguard, or a SIGM400 Predator, you could “POTENTIALLY” be affected. Click here to go to visual identifier and to see if your specific rifle is subject to the recall.
Q: Why are only these specific models being recalled?
A: These models contained a version of the SIG Two-Stage Match Trigger that was identified to have a heat treatment issue.
Q: What is the cost of this recall?
A: There will be no cost to the end user.
Q: How long will it take to get my rifle back?
A: 2-3 weeks.
Q: What do I need to do if my rifle is affected by the recall?
A: Contact SIG SAUER Customer Service at (603) 610-3000, Option #1, and you will be issued a pre-addressed shipping label and box.
Q: Does this affect any Law Enforcement or Military rifles in the market?
A: No.
Q: Will my new trigger still be a Two-Stage Match Trigger?
A: Yes.
Q: Do I need to return my lower to SIG SAUER?
A: Yes.
Q: Are all triggers in the listed models – SIG716 DMR®, SIGM400® Predator, SIG516® with Carbon Fiber Handguard –affected?
A: No. Use the visual identifier above and serial number lookup to determine if your rifle is affected.
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