Ducati 999 2003

Model 999 made in 2003 by Ducati got 3 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.

999 year 2003

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins

Model 2003

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04V340000	DUCATI NORTH AMERICA		V (Vehicle)	1800	12/05/2004	MFR	DUCATI NORTH AMERICA	07/08/2004	07/14/2004
Defect Summary	Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Consequence Summary	Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. the recall began on december 5, 2004. owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06E035000	CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC		E (Equipment)	1611	05/22/2006	MFR	DUCATI NORTH AMERICA	05/02/2006	05/02/2006
Defect Summary	Certain crg front brake levers, model rb-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles. model rb-512 is designed for use on 2003-2006 ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 aprilia mille r motorcycles. due to a misalignment of the pivot bore, the brake lever could become seized in the brake engaged position, thereby preventing the front brake from disengaging.
Consequence Summary	A non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Crg will notify owners and replace the rocker for the front lever free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may concact crg at 831-763-7811.
Notes	This recall only pertains to aftermarket crg front brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on motorcycles manufactured by yamaha, ducati, or aprilia.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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
04V585000	DUCATI NORTH AMERICA	from 09/02/2002 to 07/02/2003	V (Vehicle)	993		MFR	DUCATI NORTH AMERICA	12/08/2004	12/16/2004
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the lower steering flange and the steering lock peg when the vehicle is cornering.
Consequence Summary	This condition could cause a loss of front brake fluid pressure and damage to the brake hose, which could rupture causing front brake failure. this could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a retaining clip on the front brake hose. the recall is expected to begin during december 2004. owners should contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
SVC-09-009	05/05/2009	10029886	Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed.	07/16/2009
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
SVC-09-009	05/05/2009	10029886	Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed.	07/16/2009