Ducati Vehicle Speed Control Recall 97V221000 (1,316 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.

The risk

THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.

The fix

Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.

Contacts

Owner notification began march 2, 1998. Owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ducati at 1-973-839-2600. 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 97V221000.
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
1994 Ducati 916	0	4	F
1995 Ducati 916	0	6	F
1996 Ducati 916	1	3	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1994 Ducati 916

1995 Ducati 916

1996 Ducati 916

Questions

Is the 97V221000 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 97V221000?

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 97V221000 announced?

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on December 8, 1997. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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