Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V340000 Reported July 8, 2004

Ducati/ktm oil coolers

Q: What is recall 04V340000?

NHTSA recall 04V340000 was issued by Ducati North America on July 8, 2004. It addresses: Ducati/ktm oil coolers. The recall affects approximately 1,800 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ducati North America · N/A · 1,800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V340000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ducati North America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,800

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 8, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.

Safety Consequence

Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. the recall began on december 5, 2004. owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference recall ID 04V340000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V340000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V340000?

NHTSA recall 04V340000 was issued by Ducati North America on July 8, 2004. It addresses: Ducati/ktm oil coolers. The recall affects approximately 1,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V340000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.