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NHTSA Recall 08V253000: Power train

DUCATI NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,614 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ducati 1098.

3,614
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2008
owners notified (June 25)
NHTSA campaign08V253000
Manufacturer campaignRCL-08-003
ComponentPOWER TRAIN
Report receivedJune 5, 2008
Owner notificationJune 25, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket can fail.

Safety risk

If the sprocket were to fail while the motorcycle is being driven, it is possible that the motorcycle will experience a sudden loss of power and/or the chain may become entangled with the chassis. This can result in a crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. The recall began on june 25, 2008. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.

Notes

Ducati recall no. Rcl-08-003.customers may 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 08V253000

Make and modelModel years
Ducati 10982007, 2008
Ducati 1098 Tricolore2007, 2008
Ducati 1098S2007, 2008

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.