Ducati Recalls 2016-2018 Hypermotard and Hyperstrada 939 Motorcycles for Oil Leak Risk
Ducati is recalling 1,586 motorcycles because oil cooler hoses may contact each other, causing leaks that drip on the rear tire and increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ducati North America is recalling certain 2016-2018 Hyperstrada 939, Hypermotard 939, and Hypermotard 939 SP motorcycles. The recall involves 1,586 vehicles in total.
The defect involves two oil cooler hoses that could contact each other and become damaged. This damage can cause an oil leak that drips onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Dealers will install an oil cooler hose spacer free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 939, HYPERSTRADA 939
- Brand
- DUCATI
- Manufacturer
- Ducati North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,586
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 (2)
- HYPERMOTARD 939
- HYPERSTRADA 939
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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