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Recall for Ducati 1098 2007

Defect in FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Problem:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) IGNITION TIMING AND IDLE MIXTURE WERE IMPROPERLY SET DURING PRODUCTION CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO DROP AND STALL THE ENGINE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOLING SYSTEM EXCEEDED 180F.

Result:
IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECU MAPPING USING A DEDICATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM INSTRUMENT (DDS) FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 201-264-8327.

This potentially affects/affected 1516 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:20080208.

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 20061129.

End date of manufacturing:20070315.