DUCATI 1198S 2009: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09V197000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | 1198S | 2009 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2009-06-16 | 2009-06-01 | 2009-06-01 |
Production Dates: 2009-02-19 - 2009-05-11
Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RCL-09-004
Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 732
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DUCATI IS RECALLING 732 MODEL YEAR 2009 1198 S, 1098 R, AND F1098 S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT FORK MAY HAVE POSSIBLE CRACKING A DEFORMATION AT THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE FORK BOTTOM WHEEL AXLE PINCH BOLT AREA.
CRACKING OF THE FORK MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-231-6696.
DUCTAI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. RCL-09-004.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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
