Engine and engine cooling
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Manufacturer
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 1,800
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2004-07-08
- Owners notified
- 2004-12-05
Defect description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
Safety risk
OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.