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.