NHTSA Campaign 07V477000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Issued by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Oct 11, 2007 · 8 vehicles affected

What's wrong

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WATER IMPELLER DOES NOT TURN DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT LAYSHAFT. IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE WATER PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND POSSIBLY ENGINE SEIZURE.

Consequence

IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007. OWNER MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
DUCATI MONSTER S4RS 2007 8

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V477000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.