2007–2008 Ducati 1098 & 2007–2008 Ducati 1098 Tricolore + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, and 1098 Tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket CAN fail.
💥 The risk
If the sprocket were to fail while the motorcycle is being driven, it is possible that the motorcycle will experience a sudden loss of power and/or the chain may become entangled with the chassis. This CAN result in a crash without prior warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. The recall began on june 25, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
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
- 08V253000
- Manufacturer recall #
- RCL-08-003
- Manufacturer
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 3,614
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 25, 2008
- Built
- Oct 3, 2006 – Dec 4, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Ducati recall no. RCL-08-003.customers may 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.