Ducati 1098r: Right-hand Fork Bottom End May Fail
Recall Summary Ducati is recalling approximately 912 motorcycles (1098R, Streetfighter S, 1098R TB, and 1198S models) because the right-hand fork bottom end clamp may not meet manufacturing specifications. This defect could cause cracking in the fork clamp area, potentially affecting how the motorcycle handles. Owners in the United Kingdom with affected vehicles should have the fork clamp inspected and replaced if necessary.
- Recalling firm
- DUCATI
- Product
- Vehicles: DUCATI 1098R, DUCATI STREETFIGHTER S, DUCATI 1098R TB, DUCATI 1198S. Units affected: 912
- Reason
- Machining of the right hand fork bottom end clamp does not comply with the design specification. If ignored this may result in cracking in the area of right handside fork wheel shaft clamp bolt which could impair the safe operation of the machine. Remedy: Recall all affected machines and inspect the right handside fork bottom end clamp. If found to be outside design specification replace with quality assured replacement.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2009-06-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/024cf406-80a0-406c-a344-b01db456708e