Ducati Engine And Engine Cooling Recall 05V085000 (475 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain motorcycles, the oil cooler delivery and return hose could leak oil.

The risk

This leakage condition could direct oil to the rear wheel and tire, which can cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and replace the oil cooler delivery and return lines free of charge. The recall began on april 8, 2005. Owners may contact ducati motorcycles at 408-253-0499.

Contacts

Ducati recall no. Rcl-05-002 dna. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Ducati dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V085000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2003 Ducati MTS 1000	1	2	C
2004 Ducati MTS 1000	19	2	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2003 Ducati MTS 1000

2004 Ducati MTS 1000

Questions

Is the 05V085000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DUCATI NORTH AMERICA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 05V085000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 05V085000 announced?

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on March 9, 2005. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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