NHTSA Recall 99V360000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V360000; Date: Dec. 23, 1999
This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ducati 748; 1998 Ducati 748BIP; 1999 Ducati 748BIP; 1998 Ducati 748L; 1998 Ducati 748MONO; 1999 Ducati 748MONO; 1994 Ducati 916; 1995 Ducati 916; 1996 Ducati 916; 1997 Ducati 916; 1997 Ducati 916BIP; 1998 Ducati 916BIP; 1998 Ducati 916MONO; 1996 Ducati 955SP; 1999 Ducati 996BIP; 1997 Ducati 996SPS; 1998 Ducati 996SPS
Component: Wheels:center Section
Manufactured by: Ducati North America
Affected Units:: 4,165
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 1999
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