DUCATI 748BIP 1998: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V360000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | 748BIP | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-12-16 | 1999-12-23 | 2000-01-10 |
Production Dates: 1997-10-10 - 1998-03-03
Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America
Component: WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4165
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 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'.
