Ducati 749 2004

Model 749 made in 2004 by Ducati got 3 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seats and tires. Technical service bulletines regarding power train, steering. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
04V340000DUCATI NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)180012/05/2004MFRDUCATI NORTH AMERICA07/08/200407/14/2004
Defect SummaryCertain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Consequence SummaryOil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. the recall began on december 5, 2004. owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06E035000CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC E (Equipment)161105/22/2006MFRDUCATI NORTH AMERICA05/02/200605/02/2006
Defect SummaryCertain crg front brake levers, model rb-511 designed for use on 2004-2006 yamaha yzf-r1 motorcycles, and 2005-2006 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles. model rb-512 is designed for use on 2003-2006 ducati 749 and 999 motorcycles, and on 2004-2006 aprilia mille r motorcycles. due to a misalignment of the pivot bore, the brake lever could become seized in the brake engaged position, thereby preventing the front brake from disengaging.
Consequence SummaryA non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryCrg will notify owners and replace the rocker for the front lever free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during may 2006. owners may concact crg at 831-763-7811.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket crg front brake levers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on motorcycles manufactured by yamaha, ducati, or aprilia.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
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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/09/2004111/16/2004
 I wish to lodge a complaint against ducati motorcycles based on a recent experience i had with my 2004 ducati 749 dark. the motorcycle only had approximately 650 miles on it when i experienced a failure from the oil crank case, resulting in oil being discharged in the path of my rear tire, as well as to the entire motor, presenting a very hazardous situation. i originally suspected the problem to be based on an oil cooler that was recalled back in august despite my motorcycle being purchased last month (november). however, it turns out that the problem was unrelated to the recall and was based on a different part failing where a change was made to the 2005 model addresssing this issue. ducati's proposed solution was to have the dealer from which i purchased the motorcycle drill holes into the crank case to make it similar to the 2005 model rather than providing them with a replacement part. this is an unacceptable solution as this causes the part of the motorcycle to no longer be factory grade. what's even more troubling in this matter is that my motorcycle was not the first to experience this failure for the 2004 model. despite this, there is no recall campaign for this defective crank case design that could present fatal results.*ak
SEATS
07/01/200405002/01/2004
 Every time i hit a bump while riding my 2004 ducati monster s4r, the seat comes loose. this is a very dangerous thing to have happen while riding a motorcycle. *la
TIRES
12/09/2004650111/16/2004
 I am reporting this incident as having involve 0 deaths, but if you know anything about motorcycles, oil spilling out to the rear tires as a result of a blowup within the first 700 miles since purchased new should not be acceptable and can be potentially fatal for the rider. i experienced this on my 2004 ducati 749 dark. an oil cooler was previously recalled on the motorcycle due to the potential for it to fail and spill oil into the path of the rear tire. i am quite surprised that having a blowup where oil from the crankcase shoots out the airbag due to inadequate ventilation and/or bad pistons from the factory has not yet been addressed. at what point does the negligence shift from the manufacturer to the government agency involved in ensuring our safety and protection from defective vehicles? i am submitting this complaint requesting your immediate attention to this matter as even the dealer from where i purchased the motorcycle admits that this happens on occasion with the year, make and model of my motorcycle as well as the 999 model since they're similarly designed. in the interest for the safety of other riders of this motorcycle, your immediate attention is warranted. i would like a call back to verify that someone from your organization has accepted this case to pursue against ducati. otherwise, i will have no choice but to make public the negligence of not doing anything about this matter until after someone dies from it. i anxiously await your call. *ak

Car dealers selling


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