D16 recall - fuel tank drain and breather hose

[IdZer0]

Just found this:
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/10/25/ducati-desmosedici-recall/

Manufacturer: Ducati
Model Year: 2008
Models affected: Desmosedici
NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V563000
Potential Units Affected: 289
Problem: Ducati is recalling 289 model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles. The fuel tank drain and breather hose clamps may be installed incorrectly. This nonconformity may cause the fuel lines to weaken and break. This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the fuel filler drain hose, the fuel breather hose, and the hose clamps will be replaced and repositioned free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

[ryandalling]

Damn... now I have to take it back to the shop.... oh wait... I don't have one. Damn 

[factorPlayer]

And this affects how many people here?

[IdZer0]

at least one I (think) I know

[superjohn]

Of those 289, 250 have been sitting in climate controlled garages without fuel in them anyway, so it's probably not that dangerous. 

[OwnyTony]

Of those 289, 250 have been sitting in climate controlled garages without fuel in them anyway, so it's probably not that dangerous. 

THAT IS NO LAUGHING MATTER! Poor bikes.

[Statler]

Just found this:
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/10/25/ducati-desmosedici-recall/

Manufacturer: Ducati
Model Year: 2008
Models affected: Desmosedici
NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V563000
Potential Units Affected: 289
Problem: Ducati is recalling 289 model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles. The Owners have been known to lend these motorcycles to track newbies who can't ride. This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the owners.    These will be replaced and repositioned free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Soon to be ex-Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

fixed.

[Speeddog]

fixed.

Dangit, now I have to take *both* of 'em in to the shop.
It'll be weeks before I can go to Starbucks again.

[That Nice Guy Beck!]

i really dont get what those workers are smoking while building these bikes

[booger]

i really dont get what those workers are smoking while building these bikes

I know what they're smoking, and they're not sharing

[Evil_Ductator]

Well, that proves it, Desmosedici is garbage 

[Big Troubled Bear]

Replacements free of charge

[IdZer0]

i really dont get what those workers are smoking while building these bikes

I'm just wondering about quality control at the factory.

If you think about it:
- 696 had the coil issue
- D16 has this issue.

what's it going to be on the next bikes

[Takster]

what's it going to be on the next bikes

I'm guessing they'll forget to install the wheels.

[myssrhl]

Good thing that guy layed his buddy's sedici down at Jennings GP the other week.

Now it is at the shop ready for the update..