NHTSA Recall 99V122000
Filed by Ducati North America. Component: Steering. Reported 1999-05-14. An estimated 1,496 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HANDLEBAR CAN CRACK AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Risk
IF THE HANDLEBAR BREAKS, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-973-839-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).