Vehicle speed controlRecall 97V-221 · 1994–1996 Ducati 916
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 97V-221 covers 1,316 1994–1996 Ducati 916 for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on December 8, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
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.
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 March 3, 1994 to May 2, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.