Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V253000 Reported June 5, 2008

Rear drive sprocket

Q: What is recall 08V253000?

NHTSA recall 08V253000 was issued by Ducati North America on June 5, 2008. It addresses: Rear drive sprocket. The recall affects approximately 3,614 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 · 3,614 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

08V253000

Manufacturer Campaign

RCL-08-003

Manufacturer

Ducati North America

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

3,614

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 5, 2008

Defect Summary

Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. the rear drive sprocket can fail.

Safety Consequence

If the sprocket were to fail while the motorcycle is being driven, it is possible that the motorcycle will experience a sudden loss of power and/or the chain may become entangled with the chassis. this can result in a crash without prior warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. the recall began on june 25, 2008. owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.

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 08V253000 or campaign RCL-08-003.
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 08V253000

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

What is recall 08V253000?

NHTSA recall 08V253000 was issued by Ducati North America on June 5, 2008. It addresses: Rear drive sprocket. The recall affects approximately 3,614 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 08V253000 or the manufacturer campaign number RCL-08-003. 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.