Ducati 999s
Model 999s made by Ducati got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2003
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 | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V340000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 1800 | 12/05/2004 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 07/08/2004 | 07/14/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. the recall began on december 5, 2004. owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V585000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | from 09/02/2002 to 07/02/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 993 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 12/08/2004 | 12/16/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the lower steering flange and the steering lock peg when the vehicle is cornering. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause a loss of front brake fluid pressure and damage to the brake hose, which could rupture causing front brake failure. this could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a retaining clip on the front brake hose. the recall is expected to begin during december 2004. owners should contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can 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 | |