Vehicle recall 09V370000 · September 24, 2009
2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR
Due to insufficient distance between the tail guard and the exhaust system, the tail guard could overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati is recalling certain model year 2008 desmosedici rr motorcycles. Due to insufficient distance between the tail guard and the exhaust system, the tail guard could overheat.
- Consequence
- Overheating of the tail guard could create a potential fire hazard.
- Remedy
- Ducati will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on October 19, 2009. Owners may contact ducati toll-free at 1-800-231-6696.
- Notes
- Ducati's recall campaign number is rcl-09-007.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
- 09V370000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 24, 2009
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-09-007
- Owner notification
- October 19, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 386
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati Desmosedici RR (2008): 2008
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