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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 05V221📅 May 13, 2005

2004 Ducati ST3 & 2004 Ducati ST4S + 1 more recall: fuel system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain motorcycles, the air box breather hose may come in contact with the horizontal cylinder exhaust pipe.

💥 The risk

This will create a potential fire hazard.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
05V221000
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
622
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 1, 2005
Built
Jul 1, 2003 – Jul 31, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 05V221 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 05V221?

2004 Ducati ST3 & 2004 Ducati ST4S + 1 more. 622 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ducati dealer to book the free repair.