ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST

— Recall Campaign #05V221000

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 622 units affected.


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NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

05V221000
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Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Recall date: May 13, 2005
NHTSA Campaign #: 05V221000
Units affected: 622

Description:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE.
Consequeces:
THIS WILL CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE SECURING IT AWAY FROM THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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