The problem
On certain motorcycles, the horizontal cylinder head fitting to the thermostat produced a coolant leakage.
The risk
Coolant leakage over the rear suspension and wheel could cause a crash.
The fix
The thermostat hose and relative couplings were replaced. All motorcycles were corrected before retail delivery to customers.
Contacts
Ducati recall no. Rcl-07-002. 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 07V175000.
- 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.