Ducati reports that the ECU ground screw on the 2010 Streetfighter may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the engine to stall. Here’s the recall notice:
Vehicle Make / Model: DUCATI / F1098S STREETFIGHTER
Model Year(s): 2010
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 24, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V365000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 247
Summary:
DUCATI IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2010 F1098S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT GROUND SCREW MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.
Consequence:
STALLING WHILE DRIVING CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GROUND SCREW FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTORBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI DEALER AT 800-231-6696.
Notes:
DUCATI RECALL NO. RECALL-09-006.
