1995 DUCATI 916 Recalls

1. Recall Description

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.

   Possible Effects

   THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

   Notes

   OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-973-839-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-04-04 - 1994-11-21

   Vehicles Affected

   4165

2. Recall Description

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.

   Possible Effects

   THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.

   Notes

   OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 2, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-973-839-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-05-01 - 1995-06-06

   Vehicles Affected

   1316

3. Recall Description

   THE TEFLON BUSHING FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN SLIDE OUT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING.

   Possible Effects

   THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK OPEN PARTIALLY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY BY ELIMINATING THE TEFLON BUSHING INSIDE THE CABLE.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CAGIVA AT 1-201-839-2600, EXT. 17 OR EXT. 26.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-03-01 - 1995-06-01

   Vehicles Affected

   1000

4. Recall Description

   SOME MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF THE PROPER LOCTITE ADHESIVE ON THE REAR BRAKE DISC AND COUNTER SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET SCREWS.

   Possible Effects

   THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE BRAKE DISC TO BECOME LOOSE, INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT PLATE, CAUSING NOISE AND REDUCED REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REMOVE, INSPECT, CLEAN AND REINSTALL THE REAR BRAKE DISC SCREWS AND COUNTER SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET SCREWS AND APPLY THE PROPER LOCTITE ADHESIVE.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: BRAKES; MOTORCYCLE; DISC BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT CAGIVA AT 1-201-839-2600, EXT. 17 OR EXT. 26. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-03-01 - 1994-05-01

   Vehicles Affected

   209

5. Recall Description

   THE SIDE STAND SPRING PLATE ON THE RETRACTABLE SIDE STAND CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE SIDE STAND TO DROP AND POSSIBLY HIT THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

   Possible Effects

   THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

   Action

   DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING PLATE ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.

   Notes

   SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH RETRACTABLE SIDE STANDS.NOTE: IF YOUR MOTORCYCLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CAGIVA AT 1-201-839-2600. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION''S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   1994-03-01 - 1995-03-01

   Vehicles Affected

   600

6. Recall Description

   Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

   Possible Effects

   If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

   Action

   Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   -

   Vehicles Affected

   2827

7. Recall Description

   Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

   Possible Effects

   If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

   Action

   Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

   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.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   -

   Vehicles Affected

   2827