Vehicle recall 09V142000 · April 29, 2009
2009 Ducati Monster 696
The main wiring harness may come in contact with the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe possibly resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati is recalling 1,755 my 2009 monster 696 motorcycles. The main wiring harness may come in contact with the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe possibly resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.
- Consequence
- Any damage to the harness may lead to loss of functionality of the motorcycle's lighting system or an unexpected loss of engine performance, and thereby increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will check for interference between the main wiring harness and the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe. Dealers will reposition and fasten the main wiring harness to the frame free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact ducati at 800-231-6696.
- Notes
- Ducati recall no. Rcl-09-001. Owners 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
- 09V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 29, 2009
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-09-001
- Owner notification
- May 11, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,755
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati Monster 696 (2009): 2009
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