Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V221000 Reported May 13, 2005

Air box breather hose

Q: What is recall 05V221000?

NHTSA recall 05V221000 was issued by Ducati North America on May 13, 2005. It addresses: Air box breather hose. The recall affects approximately 622 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 · 622 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V221000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Ducati North America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

622

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 13, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the air box breather hose may come in contact with the horizontal cylinder exhaust pipe.

Safety Consequence

This will create a potential fire hazard.

Corrective Action

Dealers will shorten the air box breather hose securing it away from the horizontal cylinder exhaust pipe free of charge. the recall began on june 1, 2005. owners may contact ducati at 408-253-0499.

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 05V221000 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 05V221000

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

What is recall 05V221000?

NHTSA recall 05V221000 was issued by Ducati North America on May 13, 2005. It addresses: Air box breather hose. The recall affects approximately 622 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 05V221000 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.