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Ducati Hypermotard Recall, Ducati Monster Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO 2012
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO SP 2011
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 796 2012
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD1100EVO SP C 2012
DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO 2012
DUCATI MONSTER 696 2012
DUCATI MONSTER 796 2012
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICAMfr's Report Date: FEB 10, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V053000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 913
Summary:
 DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
 DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES

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