Known Recalls

Model year record

1996 DUCATI 916

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V360000

Wheels: hubcap/cover

Component
Wheels: hubcap/cover
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
4,165
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-23
Owners notified
1999-12-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 97V221000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
1,316
Reported to NHTSA
1997-12-08
Owners notified
1998-03-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.

Safety risk

THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm1—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.