2009 DUCATI 1098R
2009 DUCATI 1198
2009 DUCATI 1198S
2009 DUCATI 848
2010 DUCATI F1098 STREETFIGHTER
2010 DUCATI F1098 STREETFIGHTER S
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr's Report Date: MAY 15, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V170000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1549
Summary: DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 Model Year 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND Model Year 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence: ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, THE THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED INJECTOR COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE.
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