Recall 12V053000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 1, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696 OR GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AT WWW.DUCATI.COM.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | DUCATI | HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO SP |
| 2012 | DUCATI | HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO |
| 2012 | DUCATI | HYPERMOTARD 796 |
| 2012 | DUCATI | HYPERMOTARD1100EVO SP C |
| 2012 | DUCATI | MONSTER 1100 EVO |
| 2012 | DUCATI | MONSTER 696 |
| 2012 | DUCATI | MONSTER 796 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.