Recalls for 2003 Ducati Mts 1000

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2005-03-14
Description
On certain motorcycles, the oil cooler delivery and return hose could leak oil.

Consequence
This leakage condition could direct oil to the rear wheel and tire, which can cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the oil cooler delivery and return lines free of charge.  The recall began on april 8, 2005.  Owners may contact ducati motorcycles at 408-253-0499.

Notes
Ducati recall no.  Rcl-05-002 dna.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.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Posted on: 2011-01-24
Description
Ducati is recalling certain model year 2006 multistrada 620, model year 2003-2006, multistrada 1000, and model year 2007-2009, multistrada 1100 motorcycles.  Fuel leakage can occur at the fuel tank pump flange seal.  

Consequence
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel pump o-ring with an updated part free of charge.  The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.  Owners may contact ducati at 800-231-6696.

Notes
Ducati safety recall no.  Rcl-10-005.owners 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 .