NHTSA Recall 09V365000
Filed by Ducati North America. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2009-09-25. An estimated 247 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUCATI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 F1098S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT GROUND SCREW MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Risk
STALLING WHILE DRIVING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GROUND SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI DEALER AT 800-231-6696.
Manufacturer campaign number: RCL-09-006
Notes
DUCATI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER RCL-09-006.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .