2003 DUCATI 749S Recalls (2)

Campaign:

04V340000 on 07/13/2004

Component:

Engine and engine cooling

Affected:

1,800

Defect:

Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.

Consequence:

Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. the recall began on december 5, 2004. owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

04V585000 on 12/15/2004

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

11/19/2002 - 04/03/2003

Affected:

993

Defect:

On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the lower steering flange and the steering lock peg when the vehicle is cornering.

Consequence:

This condition could cause a loss of front brake fluid pressure and damage to the brake hose, which could rupture causing front brake failure. this could result in a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will install a retaining clip on the front brake hose. the recall is expected to begin during december 2004. owners should contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 DUCATI 749S 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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