Ducati 1098

Model 1098 made by Ducati got 20 consumer complains, 1 investigation there are 3 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, power train and steering. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and power train.

Model 2007

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
08V638000DUCATI NORTH AMERICAfrom 11/29/2006 to 05/09/2008V (Vehicle)713012/24/2008MFRDUCATI NORTH AMERICA12/03/200812/04/2008
Defect SummaryDucati 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 SummaryThis can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesDucati recall no. rcl-08-005.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
07V450000DUCATI NORTH AMERICAfrom 11/29/2006 to 03/15/2007V (Vehicle)151602/08/2008ODIDUCATI NORTH AMERICA09/25/200709/25/2007
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ecu) ignition timing and idle mixture were improperly set during production causing the engine speed to drop and stall the engine when the temperature of the cooling system exceeded 180f.
Consequence SummaryIf the engine stops while the motorcycle is being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the ecu mapping using a dedicated diagnostic system instrument (dds) free of charge. the recall began on february 8, 2008. owners may contact ducati at 201-264-8327.
NotesCustomers may also 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.
POWER TRAIN
08V253000DUCATI NORTH AMERICAfrom 10/03/2006 to 12/04/2007V (Vehicle)361406/25/2008MFRDUCATI NORTH AMERICA06/05/200806/05/2008
Defect SummaryDucati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098s, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. the rear drive sprocket can fail.
Consequence SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. the recall began on june 25, 2008. owners may contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
NotesDucati 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SVC-08-00203/11/200810026126Ducati: error in customer notification of 1098 ecu remapping (rcl-08-001). *pe10/01/2008
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
SVC-09-00905/05/200910029886Ducati 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-09-00905/05/200910029886Ducati 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

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
PE07040DUCATI NORTH AMERICA08/07/200711/27/2007MOTORCYCLE STALLING07V450000
 Early production ducati 1098 model motorcycles are subject to engine stalling, typically when the engine is operating in the upper limit of its acceptable temperature range and when the operator rolls off the throttle to the idle position. odi was aware of numerous instances where this has occurred (though only two owners have formally submitted reports to us) and that ducati has undertaken an ecu exchange program to address the issue.subsequently, after opening this pe, ducati elected to conduct a safety recall to correct the issue on the subject motorcycles.since the recall addresses odi's concerns, odi has dropped its request for information sent august 16, 2007.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
03/18/20091500
 I have a 2007 ducati 1098 and read this information today 8.16.2010 on national highway traffic safety administration website and wanted to know if my bike was affected by these recalls and is my life in danger? my vin no. is zdm1xbew67b002069. i have complained to my local dealership that has serviced the bike since i purchased it new and to ducati usa about stalling issue and they act like there was nothing wrong with my bike and i am imaging there being a problem.
03/02/2008203
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098s tricolor. almost everytime the contact accelerates from a stop, the motorcycle stalls. he must restart the engine for the vehicle to properly accelerate. the most recent failure occurred while riding 5 mph. the failure has not caused any crashes, but a few close calls have occurred from vehicles almost rear ending him due to not taking off at lights. the contact is also very concerned about an engine oil leakage. the engine oil was sucked into the airbox through the breather of the vehicle. there was so much oil in the engine that it began to leak out of the airbox, directly beneath the vehicle. this caused a dangerous situation for when the vehicle attempted to accelerate. the vehicle is also experiencing brake rotor failure. the brake rotors were rubbing against the brake discs, which caused a loud grinding noise and wore out the brake pads. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, but the only repair that was performed was the cleaning of the airbox. the dealer cleaned out all of the oil, but the leak continued. the airbox was refilled with oil. the contact called the dealer to obtain recall information and was informed that none were available for his vehicle. through online research, he discovered three recalls on the same model vehicle. he also learned that numerous people were experiencing the same failures, in which some led to death. the contact stated that he is experiencing other failures that have not been recalled, but should be recalled. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 1,200. updated 06/25/08 *bf
01/01/19013
 2007 ducat 1098 motorcycle with stalling problems. consumer says his motorcycle will stall at least once everytime he rides it. *kb the consumer stated his motorcycle would stall while sitting in neutral and also while rolling in first gear. *tr
01/01/19016201
 2007 ducati 1098 motorcycle customer states that the motorcycle just cuts off at anytime**cc the consumer stated when first purchasing the bike the salesman informed him of the the cutting off defect prior owners had been experiencing. after the first 620 miles the consumer stated experience the defect several occasions. after the first incident the consumer notified the dealer who informed him that the ecu would just need to be remapped. the consumer stated the vehicle is still at the dealership and the dealers are still trying to figure out how to fix the problem. *tr
07/07/200721505/18/2007
 (1) bike is in neutral or clutch is disengaged while coming to a stop or while at a stop. (2) the bike just shuts itself off without warning. (3) dealership claims ecu needed to be fix by ducati north america, but this did not fix the problem. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
11/01/2007200
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into neutral and would completely shut down while driving between 10-70 mph or when attempting to park. also, the rear sprocket that holds the chain was under recall and the contact was advised not to ride the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times, but the failure persists. the failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 3,100.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
09/10/201010000
 On most ducati motorcycles with a plastic fuel tank, the tank has been known and does indeed deform. it is said to affect motorcycles built as far back as they have used a plastic tank. it is said it is because of the ethanol in fuel sold here in the states, but now it is starting to happen in europe as well. the tank swells and deforms until it no longer will seat or seal properly causing a serious health and safety risk. my own motorcycle, a ducati 1098 made in 2007 is also in this group. currently, ducati says they will replace the affected tanks, but they are replacing them with the same tank, so it will continue to happen. in addition i have been waiting nearly 2 months with no word from ducati about this.
08/14/201017765
 On ducati motorcycle, model year 2007, model multistrada 1100s, fuel tank deformation (expansion) causing tank to lock in place (unable to remove from motorcycle to perform periodic maintenace) or alternatively expand while off motorcycle while performing engine maintenance and causing inability for the fuel tank to be reinstalled. problem appears epidemic among these model motorcycles. possibility of rupture or or fuel leaks post deformation exists, manufacturer's replacement tanks are made of the same material as the original, thus perpetuating the hazzard.
03/02/2008203
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098s tricolor. almost everytime the contact accelerates from a stop, the motorcycle stalls. he must restart the engine for the vehicle to properly accelerate. the most recent failure occurred while riding 5 mph. the failure has not caused any crashes, but a few close calls have occurred from vehicles almost rear ending him due to not taking off at lights. the contact is also very concerned about an engine oil leakage. the engine oil was sucked into the airbox through the breather of the vehicle. there was so much oil in the engine that it began to leak out of the airbox, directly beneath the vehicle. this caused a dangerous situation for when the vehicle attempted to accelerate. the vehicle is also experiencing brake rotor failure. the brake rotors were rubbing against the brake discs, which caused a loud grinding noise and wore out the brake pads. the vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, but the only repair that was performed was the cleaning of the airbox. the dealer cleaned out all of the oil, but the leak continued. the airbox was refilled with oil. the contact called the dealer to obtain recall information and was informed that none were available for his vehicle. through online research, he discovered three recalls on the same model vehicle. he also learned that numerous people were experiencing the same failures, in which some led to death. the contact stated that he is experiencing other failures that have not been recalled, but should be recalled. the recall numbers were unknown. the failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 1,200. updated 06/25/08 *bf
POWER TRAIN
05/31/2007405004/27/2007
 1) vehicle stalls while coming to a stop or when stopped 2) a few times, vehicle stalled while cornering in 1st gear. almost crashed. other times, vehicle stalled while coming to stop at light and then light turns green. almost get rear ended. 3) dealer replaced ecu based on service bulletin. bike still stalls. *tr
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
11/01/2007200
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into neutral and would completely shut down while driving between 10-70 mph or when attempting to park. also, the rear sprocket that holds the chain was under recall and the contact was advised not to ride the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times, but the failure persists. the failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 3,100.

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
NCASHEVILLE28803MYERS DUCTI