NHTSA Recall 07V450000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V450000; Date: Sep. 25, 2007
If the engine stops while the motorcycle is being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Ducati 1098
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Ducati North America
Affected Units:: 1,516
Recall Summary:
On certain motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ecu) ignition timing and idle mixture were improperly set during production causing the engine speed to drop and stall the engine when the temperature of the cooling system exceeded 180f.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the ecu mapping using a dedicated diagnostic system instrument (dds) free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 201-264-8327.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 8, 2008
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