Ducati Hypermotard (2008): Electrical system
Recall 07V474000 · Oct 10, 2007 · Ducati North America
385
vehicles affected
385
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07V474000
- Date
- Oct 10, 2007
- Maker
- Ducati North America
- Units affected
- 385
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > 12v/24v/48v battery > Cables
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY CAN MOVE SIDE TO SIDE INSIDE THE FUEL TANK MOUNTING COMPARTMENT. THIS MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN MAIN WIRING HARNESS DAMAGE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE.
What can happen
IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET AND TWO DOUBLE LOCK VELCRO STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 1-408-253-0499.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ducati | Hypermotard | 2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 07V474000?
1 model: Ducati Hypermotard (2008), about 385 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 07V474000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY MOUNTING BRACKET AND TWO DOUBLE LOCK VELCRO STRIPS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BATTERY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 1-408-253-0499.
What can happen?
IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.