1995 Ducati 916 recalls & problems

Equipment

Recall 14E0120002,827 vehicles

Problem

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 damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

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.

Fix

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.

Components: Equipment; Steering

Hubcap/cover

Recall 99V3600004,165 vehicles

Problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

Vehicle speed control

Recall 97V2210001,316 vehicles

Problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.

Risk

THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.

Fix

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.

Vehicle speed control

Recall 95V1450001,000 vehicles

Problem

THE TEFLON BUSHING FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN SLIDE OUT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK OPEN PARTIALLY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Fix

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY BY ELIMINATING THE TEFLON BUSHING INSIDE THE CABLE.

Foundation components › Disc

Recall 95V109000209 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem

SOME MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF THE PROPER LOCTITE ADHESIVE ON THE REAR BRAKE DISC AND COUNTER SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET SCREWS.

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.

Fix

DEALERS WILL REMOVE, INSPECT, CLEAN AND REINSTALL THE REAR BRAKE DISC SCREWS AND COUNTER SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET SCREWS AND APPLY THE PROPER LOCTITE ADHESIVE.

Unknown or other

Recall 95V074000600 vehicles

Problem

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

THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING PLATE ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.