DUCATI 916 1996: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 97V221000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DUCATI | 916 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-03-02 | 1997-12-08 | 1997-12-18 |
Production Dates: 1995-11-20 - 1996-05-02
Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1316
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.
THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.
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.
