Wheels
NHTSA recall 97V224000 · announced December 8, 1997 · filed by Ducati North America · 649 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB LUBRICATED.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
What to do
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.