NHTSA recall campaign
07V477000
ManufacturerDUCATI NORTH AMERICAReported2007-10-11Affected8 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WATER IMPELLER DOES NOT TURN DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT LAYSHAFT. IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE WATER PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND POSSIBLY ENGINE SEIZURE.
Risk
IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CHECK THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007. OWNER MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryDucati
- Monster S4RS2007