2008 Ducati Desmosedici Recall: Fuel System, Gasoline
NHTSA campaign 08V563000 · Fuel System, Gasoline · filed Oct 23, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
DUCATI IS RECALLING 289 MY 2008 DESMOSEDICI RR MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK DRAIN AND BREATHER HOSE CLAMPS MAY BE INSTALLED INCORRECTLY.
The risk
THIS NONCONFORMITY MAY CAUSE THE FUEL LINES TO WEAKEN AND BREAK. THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILLER DRAIN HOSE, THE FUEL BREATHER HOSE, AND THE HOSE CLAMPS WILL BE REPLACED AND REPOSITIONED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-08-004.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ducati | Desmosedici | 2008 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V563000 (manufacturer number RCL-08-004). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.