Fuel system, gasolineRecall 05V-221 · Ducati vehicles
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 05V-221 covers 622 Ducati vehicles for a fuel system, gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE.
The risk
THIS WILL CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
The fix
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE SECURING IT AWAY FROM THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2003 to September 30, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.