The problem
On certain motorcycles, the fasteners from the fuel line to the fuel filler were not tightened properly. The fuel pump hose inside the fuel tank may separate from the fuel filter. This condition will stop the engine from running.
The risk
If the engine stopped while the motorcycle was being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the fuel pump to fuel filter hose and fasteners to prevent the engine from stopping. The recall began on february 21, 2007. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-424-9153.
Contacts
Ducati recall no. Rcl 07-003. 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 07V017000.
- 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.