Ducati 1098 Tricolore
Model 1098 Tricolore made by Ducati got 4 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . Technical service bulletines regarding power train, steering. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V638000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | from 11/29/2006 to 05/09/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 7130 | 12/24/2008 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 12/03/2008 | 12/04/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, 1098 tricolore, 1098r, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. the motorcycle charging system may be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. this results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. the recall will begin on december 24, 2008. owners may contact ducati at 1-800-231-6696. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ducati recall no. rcl-08-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V175000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | from 09/20/2006 to 10/01/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 119 | 02/08/2007 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 04/24/2007 | 04/24/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the horizontal cylinder head fitting to the thermostat produced a coolant leakage. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Coolant leakage over the rear suspension and wheel could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The thermostat hose and relative couplings were replaced. all motorcycles were corrected before retail delivery to customers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ducati recall no. rcl-07-002.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V176000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | from 09/20/2006 to 10/01/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 2 | 04/04/2007 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 04/24/2007 | 04/24/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorcycles, the horizontal and vertical cylinders mobile timing belt tensioner is dimensionally incorrect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The mobile tensioner can come into contact with the timing belt cover which could cause the timing belt to fail and consequently stop the engine increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the existing mobile timing belt tensioner using updated components. the recallbegan on april 4, 2007. owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ducati recall no. rcl-07-004.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V253000 | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | from 10/03/2006 to 12/04/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 3614 | 06/25/2008 | MFR | DUCATI NORTH AMERICA | 06/05/2008 | 06/05/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. the rear drive sprocket can fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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 Summary | Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. the recall began on june 25, 2008. owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Ducati recall no. rcl-08-003.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||||
| SVC-09-009 | 05/05/2009 | 10029886 | Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed. | 07/16/2009 | |
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | |||||
| SVC-09-009 | 05/05/2009 | 10029886 | Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed. | 07/16/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/19/2011 | |||
| My plastic fuel tank is unsafe. i am the original owner and operator of a 2007 ducati 1098s tricolore superbike. all required maintenance services have been performed by a factory authorized ducati dealer. i was shocked that ducati north america has placed the safety of their customers at risk by using cost-cutting methods to authorize the manufacture of an unsafe and defective plastic fuel tank. the shock continues as ducati north america has failed to step up and offer the replacement of a safe oem metal fuel tank to resolve the associated safety problems, cosmetic troubles, and overall resale value of these very valuable and collectable motorcycles. ducati north america has utilized metal fuel tanks on both prior and subsequent superbike models. i have already had my plastic fuel tank replaced once under factory warranty. (1) i am asking ducati north america to have a factory authorized dealership replace my 2007 ducati 1098s tricolore superbike plastic fuel tank with an oem aluminum replacement fuel tank (oem part number: 969a06907b) shown on page 36 of the 2011 ducati performance accessories catalog and on page 24 of the 2012 ducati performance accessories catalog. (2) i am asking ducati north america to have a factory authorized dealership repaint my oem aluminum replacement fuel tank to original specifications with the factory-correct color scheme and associated factory-correct decals. (3) i am asking ducati north america to have a factory authorized dealership install my newly painted factory-correct oem aluminum replacement fuel tank with all factory-correct fuel lines and fuel related components. (4) i am asking that there will be no cost to me for any of the above actions. (5) i am asking that a factory recall be issued for all ducati motorcycles that are affected by this well-known and well-documented problem. | |||