Suspension: front: shock absorber
- Component
- Suspension: front: shock absorber
- Manufacturer
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 117
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2005-05-13
- Owners notified
- 2005-07-30
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE INCORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM WAS INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION.
Safety risk
THE INCORRECT COMPONENT COULD POTENTIALLY FAIL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ROCKER ARM AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.