1997 DUCATI 916 Recalls (3)

Campaign:
99V360000 on 01/09/2000
Component:
Wheels:center section
Manufactured:
03/09/1996 - 04/08/1997
Affected:
4,165
Defect:
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Correction:
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).

Campaign:
14E012000 on 04/06/2014
Component:
Steering
Affected:
2,827
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
14E012000 on 04/06/2014
Component:
Equipment
Affected:
2,827
Defect:
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.
Consequence:
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.
Correction:
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.

1997 DUCATI 916 TSB

Bulletin:
SVC-09-009
Component:
013100 steering:gear box:shaft sector
Summary:
Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed.

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