NHTSA campaign 06V485000
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 06V485000
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING CABLES INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION COULD BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPES.
Reported 12/18/2006
What can happen
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.
Repair
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.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.