Make : DUCATI | Model : MTS 1000 | Year : 2003 |
Build Dates : 20030502 - 20040430 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V085000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20050408 | Date Received by ODI: 20050309 | Date Added to Database: 20050314 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: RCL-05-002 DNA | ||
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 475 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL. |
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Consequence:
THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 408-253-0499. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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). |