NHTSA recall campaign
06V485000
ManufacturerDUCATI NORTH AMERICAReported2006-12-18Affected468 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING CABLES INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION COULD BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPES.
Risk
THIS CONDITION WILL BURN OUT THE CABLES INSULATION AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT STOPPING THE FUEL PUMP AND CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING CABLES AND REPOSITION THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →