Vehicle recall 05V085000 · March 9, 2005
2003-2004 Ducati MTS 1000
On certain motorcycles, the oil cooler delivery and return hose could leak oil.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the oil cooler delivery and return hose could leak oil.
- Consequence
- This leakage condition could direct oil to the rear wheel and tire, which can cause the vehicle to crash without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the oil cooler delivery and return lines free of charge. The recall began on April 8, 2005. Owners may contact ducati motorcycles at 408-253-0499.
- Notes
- Ducati recall no. Rcl-05-002 dna.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V085000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 9, 2005
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-05-002 DNA
- Owner notification
- April 8, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 475
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati MTS 1000 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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