Ducati 916 problems & recalls

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.

Risk: This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.

Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace this fuel line.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear wheel spindle will need to be replaced and the roller bearing and seals of the eccentric hub lubricated.

Risk: This condition can cause increased braking effort.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel spindle and lubricate the roller bearing and seals of the eccentric hub.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.

Risk: The engine may not return to proper idle.

Fix: Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.

Problem: The teflon bushing for the throttle cable can slide out of the throttle cable housing.

Risk: This condition can cause the accelerator to stick open partially, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Fix: Dealers will modify the throttle cable assembly by eliminating the teflon bushing inside the cable.

Problem: Some motorcycles were produced without the application of the proper loctite adhesive on the rear brake disc and counter shaft chain sprocket screws.

Risk: This condition can potentially cause the brake disc to become loose, interfere with the brake caliper support plate, causing noise and reduced rear brake performance increasing the risk of an accident.

Fix: Dealers will remove, inspect, clean and reinstall the rear brake disc screws and counter shaft chain sprocket screws and apply the proper loctite adhesive.

Problem: The side stand spring plate on the retractable side stand can break allowing the side stand to drop and possibly hit the ground while the vehicle is in motion.

Risk: This condition could affect the control of the motorcycle and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.

Fix: Dealers will replace the spring plate on the affected motorcycles.