DUCATI 916 1994: WHEELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V224000

Make Model Year
DUCATI 916 1994
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1998-03-02 1997-12-08 1997-12-18

Production Dates: 1994-03-03 - 1994-12-21

Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America

Component: WHEELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 649

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB LUBRICATED.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND LUBRICATE THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 2, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-800-424-9393.