Ducati 1098: Battery Charging System May Fail
Ducati is recalling approximately 4,000 units of the 1098 and 848 motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom because a poor ground connection may prevent the battery from charging properly. The issue will be fixed by replacing the voltage regulator with one that has a proper heat ground connection installed.
- Recalling firm
- DUCATI
- Product
- Vehicles: DUCATI 1098, DUCATI 848. Units affected: 4,000
- Reason
- It has been identified that due to poor grounding the battery may not be charged. Remedy: Recalled machines will have a heat ground fitted to the voltage regulator which will be replaced.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-12-15
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/b23dbd53-7a9a-41e2-88e2-958eea876a4e