2003 DUCATI 999 Recalls (3)

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).

Campaign:
04V585000 on 12/15/2004
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/01/2002 - 07/01/2003
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).

Campaign:
06E035000 on 05/01/2006
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic
Affected:
1,611
Defect:
Certain crg front brake levers, model rb-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles. model rb-512 is designed for use on 2003-2006 ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 aprilia mille r motorcycles. due to a misalignment of the pivot bore, the brake lever could become seized in the brake engaged position, thereby preventing the front brake from disengaging.
Consequence:
A non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Crg will notify owners and replace the rocker for the front lever free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may concact crg at 831-763-7811.
Notes:
This recall only pertains to aftermarket crg front brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on motorcycles manufactured by yamaha, ducati, or aprilia.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

2003 DUCATI 999 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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