Ducati Ducati 1998

Model Ducati made in 1998 by Ducati got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and other. The car had one investigation (suspension).

Model 1998

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SUSPENSION
RQ00004CAGIVA NORTH AMERICA02/04/200011/14/2000DUCATI REAR AXLE SPINDLE99V360000
 The detection of small internal cracks in the rear axle spindles of the recalled motorcycles by dealer personnel using ultrasonic testers

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
02/20/2001106/01/1998
 Tengine mount bolts hold the engine to the frame of the motorcycle and make the engine a stressed member of the entire motorcycle chassis. the rear suspension is attached to the engine, therefore if the engine bolts fracture, it can cause serious handling problems or an accident.
OTHER
 Ducati sent me information on this recall and i made an appointment and brought my motorcycle to the dealer. the inspection was never done because the representive from ducati left with the special equiptment before it was completed. i contacted ducati and they told me not to worry about because the failure only occurs in rextremely remote cases. i believe that ducati should come to my home and do the repair. i brought it to the dealer on the day they told me to and the representive had to catch a plane so he forgot about my saftey to get home on time. my motocycle and home is 45 min. from the dealer, it is now winter time in michigan and i want the repair done, at their expense before summer. please call me at 616-291-7777 with any questions. joe niewiek. no safety defect. *ak