NHTSA safety recall

Recall 99V360000

Wheels › Hubcap/cover — Ducati · reported 23 Dec 1999 · 4,165 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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

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).

NHTSA campaign
99V360000
Filed by
Ducati North America
Report received
23 Dec 1999
Owners notified
16 Dec 1999
Potentially affected
4,165

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.

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

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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