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Friday, February 24, 2012
Monster and Hypermotard's recalled by Ducati
Detroit, - Some variants are subject to "recall", the Ducati Monster 696, Monster 796, Monster 1100 EVO, EVO Hypermotard 1100, Hypermotard 1100 and Hypermotard EVO Corse SP 1100 EVO SP. U.S. Ducati intends to contact its customers and make the replacement parts free of charge.
Ducati again tripping problem in U.S. and must make repairs campaign (recall) of the Monster and Hypermotard model the total 913 units. Cause, there is a problem in the fuel line and the affected motor production 25 June to 30 November 2011.
According to the National Highway Safety Institute of the U.S. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), U.S. Ducati control division found a small keretakkan on the inside of the fuel layer in direct contact with the fuel flow to the gas pump. As a result, fuel could spill over and trigger a fire and endanger the safety of motorists and the environment.
This problem was first encountered when five units of Ducati is undergoing tests conducted manufacturers, November 2011. When analyzed, the leakage occurs in the fuel line. Ducati concluded there are problems in the processing of raw materials no maximum on the rubber used for hose. Component suppliers, Dytech Dynamic Fluid Technologies has recognized the production notes.