Vehicle recall 04V585000 · December 8, 2004
Ducati 749S, 999 and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V585000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 8, 2004
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 993
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 749S (2003): 2003
- Ducati 999 (2003): 2003
- Ducati 999S (2003): 2003
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