Recall 12V-053: 2012 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO, 2011 Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP and 5 more

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA recall for fuel system, other, reported to NHTSA on Feb 14, 2012, covering about 913 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-053
Report date
Feb 14, 2012
Vehicles affected
913
Owners notified
Mar 1, 2012

The problem

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 hypermotard and monster motorcycles manufactured from june 25, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.

The risk

This could cause a fuel leak, which in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire and increased risk of property damage or personal injury.

The fix

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.

Notes

Ducatiâ’s safety recall number is rcl-12-001.customers may 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.

Recall details

ManufacturerDUCATI NORTH AMERICA
ComponentFuel System, Other › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V053000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO2012All years
Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO SP2011All years
Ducati Hypermotard 7962012All years
Ducati HYPERMOTARD1100EVO SP C2012All years
Ducati Monster 1100 EVO2012All years
Ducati Monster 6962012All years
Ducati Monster 7962012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V-053?

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 hypermotard and monster motorcycles manufactured from june 25, 2011, through november 30, 2011. The fuel lines contain micro-cracking due to insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion.

How is recall 12V-053 fixed?

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on march 1, 2012. Owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or go to their website at www.ducati.com.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.