Ducati 848, 748 +4 more: Steering

Affects Ducati 848, 748, 916, Monster 1000, 996, 998 · 1994–2013 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational