Ducati Recall 04V340000: Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA recall 04V340000 · announced July 8, 2004 · filed by Ducati North America · 1,800 units affected

The problem

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.

The risk

OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2003 Ducati 749
• 2004 Ducati 749
• 2003 Ducati 749s
• 2004 Ducati 749s
• 2003 Ducati 999
• 2004 Ducati 999
• 2003 Ducati 999r
• 2004 Ducati 999r
• 2003 Ducati 999r Fila
• 2004 Ducati 999r Fila
• 2003 Ducati 999s
• 2004 Ducati 999s

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.