Engine and engine coolingRecall 09V-365 · 2010 Ducati F1098s Streetfighter
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 09V-365 covers 247 2010 Ducati F1098s Streetfighter for a engine and engine cooling problem, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V365000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUCATI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 F1098S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT GROUND SCREW MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
The risk
STALLING WHILE DRIVING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GROUND SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI DEALER AT 800-231-6696.
DUCATI'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER RCL-09-006.OWNERS 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
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 February 19, 2009 to May 11, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.