NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Ducati 916 Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Ducati 916 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 Ducati 916. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Ducati 916. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 1995 Ducati 916 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE95-003: REAR BRAKE DISC SEPARATION
Closed May 31, 1995
Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering
NHTSA #14E012000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported April 1, 2014 · Ohlins Racing AB
Potentially affected: 2,827 vehicles
Repair completion: 4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 19, 2013
Defect description
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Safety consequence
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DUCATI/REAR WHEEL SPINDLE
NHTSA #99V360000 · Wheels — Hubcap/Cover · NHTSA notice
Reported December 23, 1999 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 4,165 vehicles
Owners notified December 16, 1999 · Vehicles built April 4, 1994 – November 21, 1994 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-973-839-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
DUCATI/THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN
NHTSA #97V221000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported December 8, 1997 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Potentially affected: 1,316 vehicles
Owners notified March 2, 1998 · Vehicles built May 1, 1994 – June 6, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.
Safety consequence
THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 2, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-973-839-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicle Speed Control
Reported August 4, 1995 · CAGIVA NORTH AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 1,000 vehicles
Owners notified August 21, 1995 · Vehicles built March 1, 1994 – June 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE TEFLON BUSHING FOR THE THROTTLE CABLE CAN SLIDE OUT OF THE THROTTLE CABLE HOUSING.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR TO STICK OPEN PARTIALLY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE THROTTLE CABLE ASSEMBLY BY ELIMINATING THE TEFLON BUSHING INSIDE THE CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT CAGIVA AT 1-201-839-2600, EXT. 17 OR EXT. 26.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc
Reported May 26, 1995 · CAGIVA NORTH AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 209 vehicles
Owners notified June 12, 1995 · Vehicles built March 1, 1994 – May 1, 1994 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
Defect description
SOME MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF THE PROPER LOCTITE ADHESIVE ON THE REAR BRAKE DISC AND COUNTER SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET SCREWS.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE BRAKE DISC TO BECOME LOOSE, INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER SUPPORT PLATE, CAUSING NOISE AND REDUCED REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, INSPECT, CLEAN AND REINSTALL THE REAR BRAKE DISC SCREWS AND COUNTER SHAFT CHAIN SPROCKET SCREWS AND APPLY THE PROPER LOCTITE ADHESIVE.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; MOTORCYCLE; DISC BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLETIME, PLEASE CONTACT CAGIVA AT 1-201-839-2600, EXT. 17 OR EXT. 26. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Unknown or Other
Reported April 3, 1995 · CAGIVA NORTH AMERICA, INC
Potentially affected: 600 vehicles
Owners notified April 20, 1995 · Vehicles built March 1, 1994 – March 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
THE SIDE STAND SPRING PLATE ON THE RETRACTABLE SIDE STAND CAN BREAK ALLOWING THE SIDE STAND TO DROP AND POSSIBLY HIT THE GROUND WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD AFFECT THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPRING PLATE ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH RETRACTABLE SIDE STANDS.NOTE: IF YOUR MOTORCYCLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT CAGIVA AT 1-201-839-2600. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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