NHTSA Recall 09V381000
Filed by Ducati North America. Component: Fuel System, Other. Reported 2009-10-01. An estimated 753 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Risk
STALLING CAN CAUSE A CRASH AND A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND IF REQUIRED REPLACE AND REPOSITION THE FUEL HOSE RETAINING CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
Manufacturer campaign number: RCL-09-005
Notes
DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-09-005.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> .