The problem
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 monster 1100 evo motorcycles, manufactured from january 17, 2011, through january 24, 2012 and equipped with rear rims marked with code du6-rr. Over time, the spokes on the rear wheel rim may develop cracks.
The risk
Cracks may lead to failure of the rear wheel rim, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear wheel rim, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.Ducati.Com.
Contacts
This is ducati recall number rcl-12-002. Customers may 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 12V073000.
- 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.