Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #16V339000
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured April 8, 2014, through November 13, 2014. On the affected motorcycles, the damper plate assembled between the primary driven gear and the clutch basket assembly could break due to fatigue, and result in the engine seizing, and therefore, the rear wheel locking up.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 168 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V339000
| Manufacturer: | Ducati North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 23, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V339000 |
| Units affected: | 168 |
- Description:
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured April 8, 2014, through November 13, 2014. On the affected motorcycles, the damper plate assembled between the primary driven gear and the clutch basket assembly could break due to fatigue, and result in the engine seizing, and therefore, the rear wheel locking up.
- Consequeces:
- A rear wheel lock up may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new clutch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-16-002.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.