NHTSA Campaign 04V340000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Issued by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Jul 8, 2004 · 1,800 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | 749 | 2003 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 749 | 2004 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 749S | 2003 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 749S | 2004 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999 | 2003 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999 | 2004 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999R | 2003 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999R | 2004 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999R FILA | 2003 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999R FILA | 2004 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999S | 2003 | 1,800 |
| DUCATI | 999S | 2004 | 1,800 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V340000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.