Australian recall.

[shogan]

http://www.recalls.gov.au/view_recall_detail.php?Recall_ID_Auto=14744

I only received mine last week and it's in the 2500's, Cheers Shane.

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Problem:Timing belt may slip and stall the engine
Make:Ducati
Model:SBK 1098

Variant:
Date Range:VIN Ranges:ZDM1098W4*000012* - ZDM1098W4*000879*Status:Active


Defect:The tensioner for the timing belt may lock up against the cylinder cover allowing the toothed belt to slip on the pulleys

Consequences:If the belt slips the valve timing will change and the engine will stall.
Corrective action:Ducati dealers will fit different belt tensioners.
Notif. Date:15/03/2007
DOTARS No.:R07/043


Supplier Name:NFImportersCampaign No.:717/07


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[Duc1098S]

Thanks shogan,

I'm in the 1945 so whew. I'd imagine it would be some of the 1098S models as they came in first.

[ducatinick]

mine is #360..What happens now & why?

[DuanneB]

Thanks for the info! You'd think my local dealer would contact me instead of me having to read it on a thread on the internet!

That's lame. I'm gonna email him right now.

[shogan]

Thanks for the info! You'd think my local dealer would contact me instead of me having to read it on a thread on the internet!

That's lame. I'm gonna email him right now.

DuanneB, i have previously experience with recalls on some of my aprilia's. The only way i found out about any of them was when i took the bike back with the fault - I would get, " yes their is a recall on that part". Never did i receive a phone call or a letter in the mail. My experience is Aussie imports only warrant issues when they have to, ie when you identify them. Not good enough i say.
Still, this does not detract from the experience, enjoy!!!!!

[shogan]

mine is #360..What happens now & why?

Somewhere else on this forum their are threads about "Bike" magazine pulled apart a 1098 a noticed the tensioners where out of round from touching the cylinder covers. Gold coast Ducati should have the recall to fit new tensioners to your bike. I noticed other members on this forum with early deliveries are having it done.( Belgium i think.)
http://www.1098-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3366 (B1098S i think.)
Keep us informed of your experience with this.
Cheers, Shane.

[B1098S]

The only way i found out about any of them was when i took the bike back with the fault - I would get, " yes their is a recall on that part". Never did i receive a phone call or a letter in the mail.

This is not only an Aussi problem, when I call dealer about issues, answer is always : "Oh, yeah, first time I heard about it."
Common, I am not buying that. Therefor I am glad these forums exist, it's a lot easier than 10 years ago to get information
... and POINT THE DEALER TO THE FACTS ... :ninja

[DuanneB]

Every other manufacturer (eg cars) have an obligation to notify customers of recalls, so what's the difference? Under the trade Practices Act, I would have thought it was mandatory?

I got this response from Ducati Adelaide, so at least they've acknowledged it: I don't think this would be correct as I had my service before this recall.

Hello Duanne
I believe that Paul has already inspected your bike at the first service. I will check with him on Tuesday and confirm this for you.

Regards
Mark Simpson