Ducati North America: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Ducati North America in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 8, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DUCATI/REAR WHEEL SPINDLE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB LUBRICATED.

NHTSA ID: 97V224000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 649

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND LUBRICATE THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 8, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DUCATI/REAR BRAKE REACTION ROD NUT AND BOLT

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE REACTION ROD NUT AND BOLT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

NHTSA ID: 97V222000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 2,380

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE REACTION ROD NUT AND BOLT WITH A NEW MODIFIED NUT AND BOLT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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December 8, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DUCATI/THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.

NHTSA ID: 97V221000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,316

Consequence Summary:

THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 16, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DUCATI/CERTIFICATION LABELS

THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS. INCORRECT TIRE RIM DATA IS PRINTED ON THESE LABELS. A TIRE SIZE OF 120/70 ZR MT 3.5X17 RIM AT 32.7 PSI COLD, AND 170/C0 ZR MT 5.50X17 RIM AT 36.9 PSI COLD. THE PROPER RIM SIZE IS MT 3.50X17 AND MT 4.50X17.

NHTSA ID: 97V005000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 120

Consequence Summary:

INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

A NEW CERTIFICATION DATA LABEL WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS FOR INSTALLATION ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES. IF THE OWNER DESIRES, A DUCATI DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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