Ducati 748 1998

• Recall 102948 [USA]: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
  Ohlins racing ab (ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on yamaha r1, r6, and fz6, suzuki tl1000 r and gsx1300r, honda cb600rr, and ducati monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers sd 000 through sd 005. The affected brackets may crack.
  ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in november 2013. Owners may contact ohlins usa at 1-828-692-4525. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 13e-034.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 8932 [USA]: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
  Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.
  dealers will replace this fuel line.
  owner notification began june 3, 1999.Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ducati at 1-973-839-2600.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall RM/2000/012 [UK]: Possible flaw in rear axle
  The rear wheel shaft forging may contain a flaw which could cause it to crack and subsequently fail when the motorcycle is being ridden.
  recall affected motorcycles and ultrasonically check all rear wheel shafts for flaws. Replace with quality assured shafts where appropriate.

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• Recall 2002075 [Canada]: Powertrain
  On certain motorcycles, it is possible that the clutch slave cylinder may leak internally causing the clutch control to jam. This could affect the control of the motorcycle and cause a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the clutch slave cylinder.

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• Recall 2001020 [Canada]: Suspension
  On certain vehicles, internal cracks on the rear wheel spindle could cause the spindle to fail. This could adversely affect vehicle control and a crash could result. Correction: spindles will be ultrasonically tested and replaced if necessary.

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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Problem: the chrome hardfacing on the rocker arms flake due to substandard processing on the ducati superbike series of motorcycles. Thousands and thousands of ducati owners have complained about the problem but ducati north america has failed repeatedly to initiate a fix. Dt

The engine case bolt hole has broken. This is where the motor is held in the frame of the motorcycle. This is a major part that keeps the bike together. The bolt itself is not broken but it is expose. If it continueds to crack, it could cause an accident. I would like it fixed by ducati.*ak

Rocker arm is flaking/ vavles do not open, and motorcycle runs lean. Also, valves burned and pistons cracked. Contacted dealer. *ak

Rocker arms inside the motor have a hard chrome plating which has flaked off of three rockers, enhancing wear of the rockers and the camshaft lobes. This problem is well-known among ducati motorcycle owners, and if left unnoticed and unrepaired it could *ak

Vehicle experienced failure of recall (99v-048) prior to notice on two occasions resulting in leakage of fuel. Mjs

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P0314 [1] Single Cylinder Misfire (Cylinder not Specified)