Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryRecall 02V-011 · 2001 Ducati MH900
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 02V-011 covers 147 2001 Ducati MH900 for a fuel system, gasoline: delivery problem, reported to NHTSA on January 11, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V011000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SPACERS BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE AND THE FUEL TANK, AND WILL ALSO REPLACE THE FLANGE GASKET IF IT IS DAMAGED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2002. 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.