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MAY 2009 --
Ducati is
recalling 1,549 MY 2009
1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848
and MY 2010 F1098
Streetfighter and
Streetfighter S motorcycles.
These motorcycles may
experience fuel leakage from
the fuel line at the fuel
injector connection. The
plastic fitting between fuel
injector and hose can warp
or break which could
possibly result in a
potential hazard to the
rider and possible damage to
the motorcycle. Any damage
to the fuel line may lead to
an increased risk of fire or
an unexpected loss of engine
performance, the thereby
increase the risk of a
crash. Dealers will replace
the affected injector
components free of charge.
The recall is expected to
begin during June 2009. To
locate your nearest
authorized Ducati dealer,
you may go to
www.ducatiusa.com and select
the "dealer locator" or you
may call toll free at
1-800-231-6696.
09V-170
MAY 2009 --
Ducati is
recalling 396 MY 2008
Desmosedici RR motorcycles.
The main wiring harness may
be routed incorrectly which
could possibly result in
damage. Any damage to the
harness may lead to loss of
functionality of motorcycle
systems or an unexpected
loss of engine performance,
and thereby increasing the
risk of a crash. Dealers
will check, reposition and
fasten the main wiring
harness to the frame free of
charge. The recall is
expected to begin during
June 2009. To locate your
nearest authorized Ducati
dealer, you may go to
www.ducatiusa.com and select
the "dealer locator" or you
may call toll free at
1-800-231-6696.
09V-160
APRIL 2009 --
Ducati is
recalling 1,755 MY 2009
Monster 696 motorcycles. The
main wiring harness may come
in contact with the vertical
cylinder head and exhaust
pipe possibly resulting in
damage to the motorcycle and
a potential hazard to the
rider. Any damage to the
harness may lead to loss of
functionality of the
motorcycles lighting system
or an unexpected loss of
engine performance, and
thereby increase the risk of
a crash. Dealers will check
for interference between the
main wiring harness and the
vertical cylinder head and
exhaust pipe. Dealers will
reposition and fasten the
main wiring harness to the
frame free of charge. The
recall is expected to begin
during May 2009. Owners may
contact Ducati at
800-231-6696.
09V-142
DECEMBER 2008 --
Ducati is
recalling 7,130 MY 2007-2008
1098, 1098S, 1098 Tricolore,
1098R, and MY 2008-2009 848
motorcycles. The motorcycle
charging system may be
adversely affected by engine
heat and stop operating.
This results in damage to
the voltage regulator and
ensuing battery discharge.
This can result in damage to
the motorcycle and a
potential hazard to the
rider, increasing the risk
of a crash. Dealers will
replace the voltage
regulator, install a heat
guard between the voltage
regulator and the engine
exhaust system, and install
a modified battery support.
The recall began on December
24, 2008. Owners may contact
Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
08V638
OCTOBER
2008 -- Ducati is
recalling 289 MY 2008
Desmosedici RR motorcycles.
The fuel tank drain and
breather hose clamps may be
installed incorrectly. This
nonconformity may cause the
fuel lines to weaken and
break. This can result in
damage to the motorcycle and
a potential hazard to the
rider. Dealers will replace
the fuel filler drain hose,
the fuel breather hose, and
the hose clamps will be
replaced and repositioned
free of charge. The recall
is expected to begin during
Novembere 2008. Owners may
contact Ducati at
1-800-231-6696. 08V-563 |
