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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Problem
- Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-20-003.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The exhaust valve cable on certain Ducati Scrambler motorcycles can contact the main positive battery wire. This contact could cause an electrical short circuit.
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of fire. Owners should stop riding affected motorcycles only if they are concerned, and check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at NHTSA's website to confirm whether their motorcycle is included.
The repair is free. Ducati will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a new cable guide and a self-locking cable tie on the exhaust valve cable. Owners can also contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ducati Scrambler | 2018201920202021 |
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