Ducati North America: Safety Recalls in 2004

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Ducati North America in 2004. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 8, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DUCATI/FRONT BRAKE HOSE

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE CAN BECOME TRAPPED BETWEEN THE LOWER STEERING FLANGE AND THE STEERING LOCK PEG WHEN THE VEHICLE IS CORNERING.

NHTSA ID: 04V585000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 993

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE FLUID PRESSURE AND DAMAGE TO THE BRAKE HOSE, WHICH COULD RUPTURE CAUSING FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RETAINING CLIP ON THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 8, 2004

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

DUCATI/KTM OIL COOLERS

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.

NHTSA ID: 04V340000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,800

Consequence Summary:

OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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