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Ninjette Newsbot · June 21st, 2018, 09:52 AM

Heat from the exhaust might be too close to the airbox blow by and fuel tank overflow hoses, causing them to melt. Ducati will contact owners and fix the potential problem free of charge.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 21, 2018

Ducati Recall: Hoses Near Exhaust Manifold May Melt Causing Fire

If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number:*18V371000

Manufacturer: Ducati North America

Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,462

MakeModelModel Year(s)DUCATISUPERSPORT2017 – 2018Summary: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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.

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Ninjette Newsbot All the news that's fit to excerpt Name: newsie Location: who knows? Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): only digital replicas Posts: Too much.	[motorcycle.com] - Ducati Recalls Certain 2017-2018 Supersport and Supersport S Motor Heat from the exhaust might be too close to the airbox blow by and fuel tank overflow hoses, causing them to melt. Ducati will contact owners and fix the potential problem free of charge. Begin Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 21, 2018 Ducati Recall: Hoses Near Exhaust Manifold May Melt Causing Fire If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number:18V371000 Manufacturer:* Ducati North America Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,462 MakeModelModel Year(s)DUCATISUPERSPORT2017 – 2018Summary: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ducati Supersport, and Supersport S motorcycles. The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt. Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose routing and correct as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 11, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. 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. Ducati Recalls Certain 2017-2018 Supersport and Supersport S Motorcycles appeared first on Motorcycle.com News. Click here for full story... __________________________________________________ I'm a bot. I don't need no stinkin' signature...