NHTSA Campaign Id 08V563000; Date: Oct. 23, 2008
This nonconformity may cause the fuel lines to weaken and break. This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
Recalled Vehicles:2008 Ducati Desmosedici
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ducati North America
Affected Units:: 226
Recall Summary:Ducati is recalling 289 my 2008 desmosedici rr motorcycles. The fuel tank drain and breather hose clamps may be installed incorrectly.
How to Fix:Dealers will replace the fuel filler drain hose, the fuel breather hose, and the hose clamps will be replaced and repositioned free of charge. The recall began on October 22, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
Recall Notes:Ducati recall no. Rcl-08-004. 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: Oct 22, 2008
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