Recall
Ducati F1098s — 09V197000
NHTSA ID
09V197000
Make
Ducati
Model
F1098s
Years Affected
2009
Recall Date
2009-06-01
Component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Units Affected
732
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
RCL-09-004
Summary
DUCATI IS RECALLING 732 MODEL YEAR 2009 1198 S, 1098 R, AND F1098 S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT FORK MAY HAVE POSSIBLE CRACKING A DEFORMATION AT THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE FORK BOTTOM WHEEL AXLE PINCH BOLT AREA.
Consequence
CRACKING OF THE FORK MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-231-6696.