Ducati North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles
— Recall Campaign #19V780000
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 793 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V780000
| Manufacturer: | Ducati North America |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 30, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V780000 |
| Units affected: | 793 |
- Description:
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.
- Consequeces:
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.
- 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.