| Recall Date: |
DEC 08, 2004 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
DUCATI 749S |
| Units Affected: |
993
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 08, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 DUCATI DUCATI 749S
Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE CAN BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE LOWER STEERING FLANGE AND THE STEERING LOCK PEG WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CORNERING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE AND DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HOSE, WHICH COULD RUPTURE CAUSING FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
Units Affected:
993
Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
| Recall Date: |
JUL 08, 2004 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Model Affected: |
DUCATI 749S |
| Units Affected: |
1800
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 08, 2004
Model Affected:
2003 DUCATI DUCATI 749S
Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.
Units Affected:
1800
Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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