NHTSA Recall 07V176000: Belts and associated pulleys (engine and engine cooling)
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | RCL-07-004 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › GASOLINE › BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
| Report received | April 24, 2007 |
| Owner notification | April 4, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the horizontal and vertical cylinders mobile timing belt tensioner is dimensionally incorrect.
Safety risk
The mobile tensioner can come into contact with the timing belt cover which could cause the timing belt to fail and consequently stop the engine increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the existing mobile timing belt tensioner using updated components. The recallbegan on april 4, 2007. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
Notes
Ducati recall no. Rcl-07-004.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V176000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ducati 1098 Tricolore | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.