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.