Toyota has a major recall on hand, does that make Toyota bad cars? Absolutely NOT. I say the above kestrel QC claim is non sense as to the whole Kestrel brand. All brands have issues at some point. Does that make Kestrel bad bikes? Absolutely NOT, unless you work for GM, Ford or Chrysler(Fiat). I remember that many years ago Fiat had to leave the US market due to extremely poor cars, and now, they are back as the Chrysler saviors.