Ducati 916 1996
Model 916 made in 1996 by Ducati got 1 consumer complain there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to steering. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train, steering. There were some recalls concerningvehicle speed control, wheels.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V221000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | from 11/20/1995 to 05/02/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1316 | 03/02/1998 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 12/08/1997 | 12/18/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The engine may not return to proper idle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 2, 1998. owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ducati at 1-973-839-2600.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V360000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | from 11/20/1995 to 05/02/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 4165 | 12/16/1999 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 12/23/1999 | 01/10/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began december 16, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ducati at 1-973-839-2600.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| SVC-09-009 | 05/05/2009 | 10029886 | Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed. | 07/16/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| SVC-09-009 | 05/05/2009 | 10029886 | Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed. | 07/16/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer received recall 99v360000 in may 30,2000, and has contacted dealer 3 times . consumer was told by dealer that they do not have the equipment to perform recall repairs, and did not know when they would have it available . in meantime consumer has unsafe motorcycle. recall not performed in timely manner.*ak | |||