[dcduc]

At the bottom of a parts box I received with my '98 M750, I came across an unused handlebar. Still in its original, unopened Ducati packaging, labels indicate a date of 6/2001 and have "recall" printed among an ordering number and other various data.

I have searched this site and others for information of a recall of this nature and could find none.

Does anyone recall this recall? And if so, should it be something of a concern that demands I swap bars? The prior owner has no recollection of the extra part, having had the bike for a short time.

Please advise. Thanks.

Cheers.

 

[test-reg]

there was a recall on 97-98 monsters for cracking handlebars, #99V122. your extra handlebar is to replace the suspect unit.

 

[dcduc]

Ouch.

 

[PEDS DOC]

I tried to find out about a recall from ducati and I never got an answer after about 4 inquires so I had to come to this board to find out my answer. Whats up with ducati and their returning messages, especially about a recall ? We ARE on 2 wheels you know!

 

[test-reg]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 1999
Contact: Tim Hurd
Tel. No. (202) 366-9550
Ducati North America Inc.

Models:
Ducati M900 Years: 1997-1998
Ducati M750 Years: 1997-1998

Number Involved: 1,496
Dates of Manufacture: Not yet available.
Defect: It is possible that the handlebar can crack, affecting control of the motorcycle.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the handlebars. Owner notification began May 14, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ducati at 1-973-839-2600.

[NHTSA Recall No. 99V122]

hope this helps!