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Recall for Ducati 1098 Tricolore 2008

Defect in POWER TRAIN

Problem:
DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.

Result:
IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Corrective action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.

This potentially affects/affected 3614 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:20080625.

Manufacturer campaign (recall) number:20080625.

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 20061003.

End date of manufacturing:20071204.