Ducati Recall of certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 7, 2019 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Ducati Recall: Negative Battery Terminal May Fail Causing Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V780000

Manufacturer: Ducati North America

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 793

MAKE MODEL MODEL YEAR(S)
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 2019 – 2020

Summary: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Hypermotard 950 and Hypermotard 950 SP motorcycles. The negative terminal on the battery may break, potentially causing a sudden loss of power and an engine stall.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the negative cable, rerouting it as necessary. In addition, the battery will be better secured with insulation pads. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 12, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati’s number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-003.

Notes: 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.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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