The problem
The teflon bushing for the throttle cable can slide out of the throttle cable housing.
The risk
This condition can cause the accelerator to stick open partially, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will modify the throttle cable assembly by eliminating the teflon bushing inside the cable.
Contacts
System: throttle linkages and control. Vehicle description: motorcycles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact cagiva at 1-201-839-2600, ext. 17 Or ext. 26. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
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 95V145000.
- 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.