Ducati 916 1994

• Recall 102720 [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.

• Recall 8205 [USA]: This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
  Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
  dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.
  owner notification began december 16, 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).

• Recall 13581 [USA]: The engine may not return to proper idle.
  Vehicle description: motorcycles. The throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.
  dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.
  owner notification began march 2, 1998. Owners who take their motorcycles 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 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall 13968 [USA]: This condition can cause increased braking effort.
  Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear wheel spindle will need to be replaced and the roller bearing and seals of the eccentric hub lubricated.
  dealers will replace the rear wheel spindle and lubricate the roller bearing and seals of the eccentric hub.
  owner notification began march 2, 1998.Owners who take their motorcycles 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 1-800-424-9393.

• Recall RM/97/004 [UK]: Possible "twisting" of rear axle
  A) under extreme circumstances it is possible for the rear axle to "twist". B) throttle linkage may require cleaning and lubrication.
  the affected machines are being recalled for:- a) replacement of the rear axle with a modified unit. B) at the same time the throttle linkage control pin will be cleaned and lubricated.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Recall 1998096 [Canada]: Suspension
  It is possible, under extreme circumstances, that the rear spindle may break. This could affect control of the motorcycle and result in an accident. Correction: dealers will replace the rear spindle, rear hub roller bearing, seal rings and disc brake screws and lubricate the hub roller bearing and seals.

• Recall 1998097 [Canada]: Engine
  The throttle control linkage on these vehicles may not return properly due to lack of lubrication. This could adversely affect driver control and result in a crash without prior warning. Correction: throttle control linkage pin will be lubricated.

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