Wheels:hubcap/cover

NHTSA recall 99V360000 · announced December 23, 1999 · filed by Ducati North America · 4,165 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.

The risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Ducati 748
• 1998 Ducati 748bip
• 1999 Ducati 748bip
• 1998 Ducati 748l
• 1998 Ducati 748mono
• 1999 Ducati 748mono
• 1994 Ducati 916
• 1995 Ducati 916
• 1996 Ducati 916
• 1997 Ducati 916
• 1997 Ducati 916bip
• 1998 Ducati 916bip
• 1998 Ducati 916mono
• 1996 Ducati 955sp
• 1999 Ducati 996bip
• 1997 Ducati 996sps
• 1998 Ducati 996sps

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