2008 DUCATI 1098R Recall

Campaign:: 08V638000 on 12/03/2008
Component:: Electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator
Manufactured:: 01/22/2008 - 05/21/2008
Affected:: 7,130
Defect:: Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, 1098 tricolore, 1098r, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. the motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. this results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.
Consequence:: This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. the recall will begin on december 24, 2008. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696.
Notes:: Ducati recall no. rcl-08-005.customers may also 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.

2008 DUCATI 1098R TSBs (4)

Bulletin:: SVC-08-010
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Ducati motorcycle: some motorcycles are very sensitive to break in. the initial break-in of the engine is therefore vitally important. *pe
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.
Bulletin:: SRV-SRB-16-017
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Transparent maintenanceposter and scheduled maintenance checklist update - this service bulletin contains ducati service minimum requirements. it includes maintenance checklists and intervals, as well as illustrations for display.
Bulletin:: SRV-ESB-18-004
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Immobilizer systems - this electronic service bulletin supersedes srv-esb-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding ducati immobilizer systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. the