Defect summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE LINE ROUTED BETWEEN THE STEERING HEAD AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SUPPORT PLATE IS TOUCHING THE EDGE OF THE SUPPORT PLATE.
Consequence
THIS COULD DAMAGE OR WEAKEN THE LINE AND AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION, OR REPLACE IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT BRAKE LINE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 14, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-973-839-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 99V049000. Text as published by NHTSA.