Ducati 749s: Front Brake Hose May Become Trapped
Ducati Motorcycle Recall Summary Ducati is recalling 867 units of the 749S, 999, and 999S motorcycles because the front brake hose can become trapped between the fork and steering lock during cornering, potentially damaging it and reducing braking power. The fix involves installing a hose retaining clip on the right fork leg. This recall affects motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- DUCATI
- Product
- Vehicles: DUCATI 749S, DUCATI 999, DUCATI 999S. Units affected: 867
- Reason
- The front brake flexible hose may become damaged by being trapped between the fork bottom yoke and the steering lock peg when cornering. This could result in reduced brake efficiency. Remedy: Fit a hose retaining clip to the right hand fork leg above the bottom yoke.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2003-05-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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