Vehicle recall 06V485000 · December 18, 2006
Ducati ST3 and ST3 ABS
On certain motorcycles, the fuel sending unit wiring cables installed during production could be routed incorrectly possibly coming in contact with the exhaust pipes.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorcycles, the fuel sending unit wiring cables installed during production could be routed incorrectly possibly coming in contact with the exhaust pipes.
- Consequence
- This condition will burn out the cables insulation and cause a possible electrical short circuit stopping the fuel pump and consequently stopping the engine. If the engine stops while the motorcycle is being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel sending unit wiring cables and reposition them if necessary. The recall began on January 17, 2007. Owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
- Notes
- Ducati recall no. Rcl-06-003/rcl-07-001.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
- 06V485000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 18, 2006
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL06-003/RCL07-001
- Owner notification
- January 17, 2007
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 468
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati ST3 (2006): 2006
- Ducati ST3 ABS (2006): 2006
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