Unfortunately, I have an earlier model where this will probably have to be fixed (050XX). Not so unfortunately, I live in a desert climate where it practically never rains and I only do pavement riding. Though I have about a thousand miles on mine, I think there's little chance that any appreciable water or debris has gotten in it (or will get in it) while I wait for ewheels to respond to my email about how I should proceed, so it should be safe for me to continue to ride in the meantime.