Ducati My17-18: Contact Between Fuel Tank And/or Airbox Drain Hoses With Horizontal Cylinder Exhaust Manifold

Recall Summary Ducati is recalling 1,184 motorcycles from model years 2017-2018 (including the Supersport S) because fuel tank and airbox drain hoses may be routed incorrectly and come into contact with the hot exhaust manifold, potentially causing a fire underneath the battery. The manufacturer will reroute these hoses to prevent contact with the exhaust manifold.

Recalling firm

DUCATI

Product

Vehicles: DUCATI MY17-18, DUCATI SUPERSPORT S. Units affected: 1,184

Reason

Affected vehicles may have been fitted with incorrectly routed fuel tank and/or airbox drain tubes. This may cause contact with the horizontal cylinder exhaust manifold. This contact could result in a fire in the lower LH area under the battery. Remedy: On affected vehicles rerouting of the fuel tank and airbox drain hoses to prevent contact with the horizontal cylinder exhaust manifold.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-06-25

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/89d36b28-b626-4476-aa2d-de92e5163453