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Ducati 1098 Recall 07V450: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System

NHTSA campaign 07V450, reported September 25, 2007, 1,516 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 07V450DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Component
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.
Risk
IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Ducati 10982007