Ducati 900 Superlight: Rear Brake Assembly Torque Arm May Become Detached
Recall Summary Ducati is recalling 1,054 units of the 900 Superlight and 900 Supersport motorcycles because the fasteners securing the rear brake linkage may loosen and detach. If this occurs, the torque arm could fall off and hit the road, potentially causing loss of braking and rider control. Ducati will replace the fasteners with modified versions.
- Recalling firm
- DUCATI
- Product
- Vehicles: DUCATI 900 SUPERLIGHT, DUCATI 900 SUPERSPORT. Units affected: 1,054
- Reason
- The screw and nut that fasten the rear brake linkage to the engine mounting plate may come adrift. This fault could cause the torque arm to fall off and contact the road surface. This could result in loss of braking and rider control. Remedy: Recall affected machines and fit a modified bolt and nut to the front end of the torque arm connecting the rear brake unit to the engine mounting plate.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1999-04-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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