Saw this today on the Kneeslider. Haven't seen it anywhere else yet.
Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Model Year: 2009
Models affected: Monster 696
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V142000
Potential Units Affected: 1755
Problem: Ducati is recalling 1,755 model year 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. 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.
Corrective Action: 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 is expected to begin during May 2009. Owners may contact Ducati at 800-231-6696.
had mine done a couple weeks ago. Dealer called me. That day there were a bunch of 696s there. Took 15ish minutes... quick.
Funny this should happen. I kept having the fuse for my headlights blow out a while ago. After the 3rd time, I insisted on, and received a new harness. No problems since.
interesting 1755 monsters. wonder if that's the first production run. then they found the problem. wish they would publish the vin range.
Quote from: Raux on May 06, 2009, 10:27:12 PM
interesting 1755 monsters. wonder if that's the first production run. then they found the problem. wish they would publish the vin range.
From ZDM1RADNX9B000065 (29th Feb 2008)
To ZDM1RADNX9B011020 (16th Sep)
From the recall bulletin.
http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:flKKBp7FrOEJ:nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2009/V/RCMN-09V142-1173.pdf+RCL-09-001&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a (http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:flKKBp7FrOEJ:nhthqnwws112.odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/docservlet/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2009/V/RCMN-09V142-1173.pdf+RCL-09-001&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a)
Mine is in there so I'll be expecting a letter.
Crap.... I'm right in the middle of those numbers....
mines in the shop right now for this very problem.
My speed sensor was touching my exhaust, melting... still works. Gets replaced this weekend. I wouldn't be surprised to see this recalled in the near future.
The last 5 numbers on the VIN of my '09 696 is above 11020 which the report the recall goes up to.
So then I should have nothing to worry about?
I just had it at the dealer for my first service and they didn't say anything about a recall unless they didn't know at the time.
I wonder if this has anything to do with my dead battery. BTW, was replaced with no hassles.
Yup, my gf's 696 just had that done the other week.
Hadn't even received a letter in the mail as of yet. Bike was in for an oil leak on the left engine case, and they told me there was another recall to take care of while they were at it.
BC.
thanks for the heads up... i called my dealer this morning, they confirmed, i took the bike in and the fix took about 15 mins...
good excuse to get out and ride today!
I'm right in there too. 105xx. Damn.
How does Ducati handle recalls? Do they have to go back to the dealer who sold the bike or can they go to any dealer?
Quote from: sroberts152 on May 12, 2009, 08:51:17 PM
How does Ducati handle recalls? Do they have to go back to the dealer who sold the bike or can they go to any dealer?
Any dealer.
One more question... My bike was made during that time (I bought it June 08). The number is a little different and I'm trying to figure it out. The x is a 9 for me, but everything else is the same.
Based on this:
http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDecoder.asp (http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDecoder.asp)
my VIN is found, but if I replace the 9 with the x it is not. Is the x a place holder or actually part of the VIN?
Quote from: sroberts152 on May 13, 2009, 09:18:43 AM
One more question... My bike was made during that time (I bought it June 08). The number is a little different and I'm trying to figure it out. The x is a 9 for me, but everything else is the same.
Based on this:
http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDecoder.asp (http://www.motoverse.com/tools/vinDecoder.asp)
my VIN is found, but if I replace the 9 with the x it is not. Is the x a place holder or actually part of the VIN?
The X is a place holder. Instead of posting your actual VIN most will substitute numbers with "X".
Here's my VIN for example.. ZDM1RADN09B0105xx. Of course I'm not going to post the entire number. xx is a two digit number.
Just letting you guys know that I received my recall letter in the mail.
you guys are going to make me check my VIN huh.
i took the bike apart the other day and i think i see where the problem is. i do have one wire touching the top cyl head and i see where the outer wire cover has melted a bit.
sooooo must be in the numbers..
got it. done already.
my vin starts zdm1radn39b- then the other numbers (which fall in the group) am I affected?
I'd say yes. Also, check the date of manufacture. If it was made before Sept 2008, it's in there. Mine was made in May of 2008. Just got my official letter in the mail. Going to have it checked out shortly.
what date was this recall issued on? I JUST had my 600 mile service done on saturday at the dealership- almost 2 HOURS AWAY!!! How could they not take care of this while I was there? I'm startin' to get pissed.
per NHTSA, date that Ducati issued the letter was March 24, 2009.
Look at the date of manufacture on your frame, if it falls between
ZDM1RADINX9BOOO065, 29th February 2008 & ZDM1RADINX9B011020, 16th September 2008, then you're affected.
dammit mine's in there. i'm gonna have a tire put on soon so i'll see if they can do that at the same time.
I guess the recall letter I got last night answered my question. I'm scheduled for Monday.
i did mine the other day..just 1 wire touching the vertical head..no sweat
Quote from: w7ck7d on May 16, 2009, 01:27:03 AM
i did mine the other day..just 1 wire touching the vertical head..no sweat
oh yeah that's all? i've seen it. just a cable tie would fix that huh?
yeah tie wire will do the job..but just to make sure you can try to look around it maybe theres something else that i didnt see..
Quote from: Raux on May 16, 2009, 09:07:35 AM
oh yeah that's all? i've seen it. just a cable tie would fix that huh?
dealer said mine was fixed with 2 chicken straps....
I live almost two hours away from the nearest dealership and just went for maintenance work. can someone post pics of how to fix this so I can save myself a very long trip for nothing