NHTSA recall 12V073000
Wheels › Rim
Ducati Monster 1100 Evo
Reported Feb 27, 2012892 vehicles affectedDUCATI NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number RCL-12-002Built Jan 17, 2011 – Jan 17, 2011
The defect
Ducati IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 monster 1100 evo motorcycles, manufactured from january 17, 2011, through january 24, 2012 and equipped with rear rims marked with code du6-rr. over time, the spokes on the rear wheel rim may develop cracks.
The risk
Cracks may lead to failure of the rear wheel rim, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear wheel rim, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 7, 2012. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.