NHTSA Campaign 08V563000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA · Reported Oct 23, 2008 · 226 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DUCATI IS RECALLING 289 MY 2008 DESMOSEDICI RR MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK DRAIN AND BREATHER HOSE CLAMPS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | DESMOSEDICI | 2008 | 226 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V563000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.