NHTSA Recall 08V563000
Filed by Ducati North America. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2008-10-23. An estimated 226 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUCATI IS RECALLING 289 MY 2008 DESMOSEDICI RR MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK DRAIN AND BREATHER HOSE CLAMPS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: RCL-08-004
Notes
DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-08-004.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.