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1995 Ducati 916 problems

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Owner complaints
0
Recalls
5
Service bulletins
2

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Recalls 5

Wheels: hubcap/coverReported December 23, 1999 · 4,165 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Risk
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.

Recall number 99V360000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported December 8, 1997 · 1,316 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.
Risk
The engine may not return to proper idle.
Remedy
Dealers will lubricate the throttle control linkage pin using grease containing molybdenum disulphide.

Recall number 97V221000 · Recall details

Vehicle speed controlReported August 4, 1995 · 1,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The teflon bushing for the throttle cable can slide out of the throttle cable housing.
Risk
This condition can cause the accelerator to stick open partially, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the throttle cable assembly by eliminating the teflon bushing inside the cable.

Recall number 95V145000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: discReported May 26, 1995 · 209 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Some motorcycles were produced without the application of the proper loctite adhesive on the rear brake disc and counter shaft chain sprocket screws.
Risk
This condition can potentially cause the brake disc to become loose, interfere with the brake caliper support plate, causing noise and reduced rear brake performance increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, inspect, clean and reinstall the rear brake disc screws and counter shaft chain sprocket screws and apply the proper loctite adhesive.

Recall number 95V109000 · Recall details

Unknown or otherReported April 3, 1995 · 600 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The side stand spring plate on the retractable side stand can break allowing the side stand to drop and possibly hit the ground while the vehicle is in motion.
Risk
This condition could affect the control of the motorcycle and increase the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spring plate on the affected motorcycles.

Recall number 95V074000 · Recall details

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Defect investigations

Rear brake disc separationOpened January 24, 1995, closed May 31, 1995

There is no summary currently available

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Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Ducati 916 2

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Is the 1995 Ducati 916 reliable?

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How many recalls does the 1995 Ducati 916 have?

5 recalls, covering wheels, vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic.

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