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Ducati 900S Recall 97V005: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 97V005, reported January 16, 1997, 120 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V005DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
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.
Risk
INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-201-839-2600, EXT. 17.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Ducati 900S1996