Ducati M900 1998

Model M900 made in 1998 by Ducati got 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1998

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
99V049000DUCATI NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)9706/14/1999MFRDUCATI NORTH AMERICA03/11/199903/23/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motorcycles. the front brake line routed between the steering head and the instrument cluster support plate is touching the edge of the support plate.
Consequence SummaryThis could damage or weaken the line and affect the control of the motorcycle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will reposition, or replace if necessary, the front brake line.
NotesOwner notification began june 14, 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).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
99V122000DUCATI NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)149606/14/1999MFRDUCATI NORTH AMERICA05/14/199905/20/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motorcycles. it is possible that the handlebar can crack affecting the control of the motorcycle.
Consequence SummaryIf the handlebar breaks, the driver could lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the handlebar.
NotesOwner notification began june 14, 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
SVC-09-00905/05/200910029886Ducati 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-09-00905/05/200910029886Ducati 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