Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V142000 Reported April 29, 2009

Cylinder head main wiring harness interference

Ducati North America · Electrical System · 1,755 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V142000
Manufacturer Campaign
RCL-09-001
Manufacturer
Ducati North America
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
1,755
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 29, 2009

Defect Summary

Ducati is recalling 1,755 my 2009 monster 696 motorcycles. the main wiring harness may come in contact with the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe possibly resulting in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider.

Safety Consequence

Any damage to the harness may lead to loss of functionality of the motorcycle's lighting system or an unexpected loss of engine performance, and thereby increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will check for interference between the main wiring harness and the vertical cylinder head and exhaust pipe. dealers will reposition and fasten the main wiring harness to the frame free of charge. the recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact ducati at 800-231-6696.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference recall ID 09V142000 or campaign RCL-09-001.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V142000

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

What is recall 09V142000?

NHTSA recall 09V142000 was issued by Ducati North America on April 29, 2009. It addresses: Cylinder head main wiring harness interference. The recall affects approximately 1,755 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ducati North America dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V142000 or the manufacturer campaign number RCL-09-001. 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.