NHTSA safety recall

Recall 04V340000

Engine And Engine Cooling — Ducati · reported 8 Jul 2004 · 1,800 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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.

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

NHTSA campaign
04V340000
Filed by
Ducati North America
Report received
8 Jul 2004
Owners notified
5 Dec 2004
Potentially affected
1,800

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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