Vehicle recall 97V005000 · January 16, 1997
1996 Ducati 900S
These motorcycles were produced with incorrect certification labels.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These motorcycles were produced with incorrect certification labels. Incorrect tire rim data is printed on these labels. A tire size of 120/70 zr mt 3.5X17 rim at 32.7 PSI cold, and 170/C0 zr mt 5.50X17 rim at 36.9 PSI cold. The proper rim size is mt 3.50X17 and mt 4.50X17.
- Consequence
- Incorrect tire inflation could occur increasing the risk of a tire failure and possible vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- A new certification data label will be mailed to owners for installation on their motorcycles. If the owner desires, a ducati dealer can install this label for them.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began February 5, 1997.NOTE:owners who do not receive the corrected certification label within a reasonable time free of charge should contact ducati at 1-201-839-2600, ext. 17.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 16, 1997
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- February 5, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 120
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 900S (1996): 1996
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