Ducati 900s 1996

Model 900s made in 1996 by Ducati got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and power train. There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
97V005000DUCATI NORTH AMERICAfrom 10/01/1995 to 11/30/1995V (Vehicle)12002/05/1997MFRCAGIVA NORTH AMERICA01/16/199701/21/1997571120
Defect SummaryThese motorcycles were produced with incorrect certification labels. incorrect tire rim data is printed on these labels. a tire size of 120/70 zr mt 3.5x17 rim at 32.7 psi cold, and 170/c0 zr mt 5.50x17 rim at 36.9 psi cold. the proper rim size is mt 3.50x17 and mt 4.50x17.
Consequence SummaryIncorrect tire inflation could occur increasing the risk of a tire failure and possible vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryA new certification data label will be mailed to owners for installation on their motorcycles. if the owner desires, a ducati dealer can install this label for them.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification began february 5, 1997.note:owners who do not receive the corrected certification label within a reasonable time free of charge should contact ducati at 1-201-839-2600, ext. 17.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
05/29/1996
 A seal pops and spreads oil all over the rear wheel and the road. please describe.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
01/15/1998103/01/1996
 Transmission jumped out of park into reverse, causing collision.