Ducati Hoses, Lines / Piping, And Fittings Recall 99V048000

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.

The risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.

Contacts

Owner notification began june 3, 1999. 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 ducati at 1-973-839-2600. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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 99V048000.
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
1998 Ducati 748	5	2	F
1998 Ducati 916	1	2	F
1998 Ducati 916SPS	0	1	-
1998 Ducati ST2	3	2	-

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Questions

Is the 99V048000 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 99V048000?

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 99V048000 announced?

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported it to NHTSA on March 11, 1999. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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