NHTSA campaign 08V563000
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 08V563000
DUCATI IS RECALLING 289 MY 2008 DESMOSEDICI RR MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK DRAIN AND BREATHER HOSE CLAMPS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
Reported 10/23/2008
What can happen
THIS NONCONFORMITY MAY CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO WEAKEN AND BREAK. THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.
Repair
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER DRAIN HOSE, THE FUEL BREATHER HOSE, AND THE HOSE CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED AND REPOSITIONED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
Components
- Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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.