Ducati Equipment Recall 07V597000 (865 Vehicles)

The problem

On certain motorcycles, the license number plate holder support bracket posts can crack.

The risk

THE LICENSE PLATE CAN FALL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE.

The fix

Dealers will install a redesigned bracket free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.

Contacts

Ducati bulletin no. 732. 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 07V597000.
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
2006 Ducati Hypermotard	1	1	C
2007 Ducati Hypermotard	2	1	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2006 Ducati Hypermotard

2007 Ducati Hypermotard

Questions

Is the 07V597000 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 07V597000?

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 07V597000 announced?

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on December 28, 2007. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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