DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 2020: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V780000

Make Model Year
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-12-10 2019-10-30 2019-10-31

Production Dates: 2018-12-22 - 2019-09-10

Manufacturers Involved: Ducati North America

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SRV-RCL-19-003

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 793

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ducati North America "Ducati" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

Consequence

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.