Ducati 999 2006

Model 999 made in 2006 by Ducati got 6 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train. Technical service bulletines regarding fuel system, gasoline, power train and steering. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

999 year 2006

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2006

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
06E035000	CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC	E (Equipment)	1611	05/22/2006	MFR	DUCATI NORTH AMERICA	05/02/2006	05/02/2006
Defect Summary	Certain 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 Summary	A non-release condition could cause drag on the front brake system, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Crg 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.
Notes	This 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

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
05033	12/19/2005	10020245	Oil seepage on the right side engine cover around the filler cap area. replace the oil filler cap part number 89320131a. *tt	08/21/2006
POWER TRAIN
682	04/26/2006	10020247	Tightening procedure for the flywheel nut. *tt	08/21/2006
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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
09/14/2006	5
	On 9/14/2006 i purchased a new 2006 ducati 999r motorcycle from munroe motors and was riding home from their store. i had only ridden 1/4 mile from their store when the engine died at a stop sign. i took the bike back to them 9/17/2006 to correct the problem. since then, i have returned the motorcycle back to them numerous times to correct the stalling issue but it has never been alleviated. their typical reason for stalling is it's a race motorcycle and it will have a tendency to occasionally stall. i have encountered stalling while exiting freeways while approaching a stop and also while sitting a stop. i've had a few close moments where the bike stalled when the light turns green and the driver in back expects me to go, and other times while slowing down off freeway off ramps and cars are still moving behind me. i feel i've been fortunate that i haven't been in an accident due to the stalling. this summer i went for a ride and it stalled 12 times. as a result, i had munroe motors along with ducati north america work on my bike for 5 weeks and they were still unsuccessful in alleviating the problem. i have noticed other ducati owners who have experienced the same problems and are unable to resolve it. google ducati stalling and you'll find pages of owners expressing their experiences with stalling. these include bikes older and newer than mine. please let me know if you are familiar with this issue as it is a serious safety problem. thank you, mark kataoka
08/22/2008	5000	1
	Motorcycle will stall unpredictably while riding in traffic. dealer unable to find cause of the stall. *tr
POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
06/11/2006	5800	10	07/24/2005
	2006 ducati 999s - uk model. clutch fails to engage causing motorcycle to move forwards whilst clutch lever is fully pulled in to the handlebar. very dangerous in traffic. although specified one day in report, it is happening more frequently and each time the motorcycle is ridden. *nm