The issue
On certain motorcycles, the voltage regulator may fail, causing an expected loss of electrical power. As a result, the engine could stall without warning. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the rider's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the voltage regulator and install a heat shield.
Description (français)
Sur certaines motocyclettes, le régulateur de tension pourrait faire défaut, ce qui causerait une panne de courant électrique. En conséquence, le moteur pourrait caler, ce qui entraînerait une perte de propulsion qui, en conjonction avec l’état de la route, l’intensité de la circulation et les réactions du conducteur, pourrait augmenter les risques d’accident. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront remplacer le régulateur de tension et poser un bouclier thermique.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ducati 1098 | 2007, 2008 |
| Ducati 1098 TRICOLORE | 2007, 2008 |
| Ducati 1098R | 2007, 2008 |
| Ducati 1098S | 2007, 2008 |
| Ducati 848 | 2008, 2009 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducati 1098 | 2007 | 10 | 3 |
| Ducati 1098 | 2008 | 7 | 2 |
| Ducati 1098 Tricolore | 2007 | 1 | 4 |
| Ducati 1098 Tricolore | 2008 | 1 | 2 |
| Ducati 1098R | 2008 | 1 | 1 |
| Ducati 1098S | 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| Ducati 1098S | 2008 | 4 | 2 |
| Ducati 848 | 2008 | 12 | 1 |
| Ducati 848 | 2009 | 7 | 2 |