1995 Ducati 916
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
6 recalls name the 1995 Ducati 916. Newest first.
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The engine may not return to proper idle.
Remedy
Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.
The teflon bushing for the throttle cable can slide out of the throttle cable housing.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause the accelerator to stick open partially, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the throttle cable assembly by eliminating the teflon bushing inside the cable.
Some motorcycles were produced without the application of the proper loctite adhesive on the rear brake disc and counter shaft chain sprocket screws.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can potentially cause the brake disc to become loose, interfere with the brake caliper support plate, causing noise and reduced rear brake performance increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, inspect, clean and reinstall the rear brake disc screws and counter shaft chain sprocket screws and apply the proper loctite adhesive.
The side stand spring plate on the retractable side stand can break allowing the side stand to drop and possibly hit the ground while the vehicle IS in motion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could affect the control of the motorcycle and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring plate on the affected motorcycles.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rear brake disc separation
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10167176TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to proceed, should an engine shipment be received with an activated TiltWatch indicator.
- 10029886Ducati 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.
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