Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 99V-049 · 1998 Ducati M900
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall 99V-049 covers 97 1998 Ducati M900 for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE ROUTED BETWEEN THE STEERING HEAD AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUPPORT PLATE IS TOUCHING THE EDGE OF THE SUPPORT PLATE.
The risk
THIS COULD DAMAGE OR WEAKEN THE LINE AND AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION, OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT BRAKE LINE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.