The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V053000·Announced 2012-02-14

Ducati Recalls 2011-2012 Motorcycles for Fuel Line Fire Risk

Ducati is recalling 913 model year 2011-2012 Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles because micro-cracked fuel lines may leak and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel line micro-cracking) that poses a risk of fire, property damage, and personal injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Hypermotard and Monster motorcycles manufactured between June 25, 2011, and November 30, 2011. The recall covers 913 vehicles, including the Monster 796, Hypermotard 1100 EVO, Hypermotard 796, and Monster 696.

The fuel lines on these motorcycles contain micro-cracking caused by insufficient drying of raw materials prior to extrusion. This defect could cause a fuel leak, which, in the presence of an ignition source, may lead to a fire and increased risk of property damage or personal injury.

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel lines free of charge. The safety recall began on March 1, 2012. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696 or visit www.ducati.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI MONSTER 796, HYPERMOTARD 796, MONSTER 696, HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO SP
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
913

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • MONSTER 796
  • HYPERMOTARD 796
  • MONSTER 696
  • HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO SP
  • HYPERMOTARD1100EVO SP C
  • MONSTER 1100 EVO
  • HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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