1997 DUCATI 916 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 DUCATI 916
The 1997 DUCATI 916 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STEERING, WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER.
Recalls for the 1997 DUCATI 916
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 DUCATI 916, potentially affecting up to 9,819 vehicles.
Recall 14E012000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Recall 14E012000 — STEERING
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Recall 99V360000 — WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
| 4,165 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 DUCATI 916
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DUCATI 916.
Safety Rating for the 1997 DUCATI 916
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 DUCATI 916 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 DUCATI 916
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 DUCATI 916
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 916
- 1994 DUCATI 916 — 0 complaints
- 1995 DUCATI 916 — 0 complaints
- 1996 DUCATI 916 — 1 complaint
- 1997 DUCATI 916 (current)
- 1998 DUCATI 916 — 1 complaint
- 1999 DUCATI 916 — 0 complaints
- 2000 DUCATI 916 — 0 complaints
- 2001 DUCATI 916 — 0 complaints
- 2002 DUCATI 916 — 0 complaints
Other DUCATI Models
- DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC — 155 total complaints
- DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 68 total complaints
- DUCATI 1000GT — 53 total complaints
- DUCATI DUCATI — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD — 33 total complaints
- DUCATI 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints