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NHTSA Safety Recalls

2013 Ducati 848 Recalls

The 2013 Ducati 848 has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.

A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Ducati 848 built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.

Recalls
1

NHTSA campaigns

Owner complaints
1

filed with NHTSA

Crashes reported
0

in complaints

NHTSA crash test
Not rated

1 recall on the 2013 Ducati 848

The defect
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.

Reported January 4, 2014 by Ohlins Racing AB

What owners report about the 2013 Ducati 848

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2013 Ducati 848 with NHTSA.

Most complained about

  • Structure1
  • Fuel/Propulsion System1

Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.

Checking your own motorcycle

A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2013 Ducati 848 built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.

Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.

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