NHTSA recall 09V370000
Structure
Ducati Desmosedici RR
Reported Sep 24, 2009386 vehicles affectedDUCATI NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number RCL-09-007Built Dec 13, 2007 – Sep 23, 2008
The defect
Ducati IS recalling certain model year 2008 desmosedici rr motorcycles. due to insufficient distance between the tail guard and the exhaust system, the tail guard could overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the tail guard could create a potential fire hazard.
The remedy
Ducati will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. the safety recall began on october 19, 2009. owners may contact ducati toll-free at 1-800-231-6696.