Ducati Monster 696 2007

Model Monster 696 made in 2007 by Ducati got 25 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment adaptive. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline).

Model 2007

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
TSB-08-00809/10/200810026326Ducati motorcycle: oil pressure sensor wiring. possible contact between the horizontal cylinder exhaust pipe and the wiring cable of the oil pressure sensor. *pe10/17/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TSB-08-00809/10/200810026326Ducati motorcycle: oil pressure sensor wiring. possible contact between the horizontal cylinder exhaust pipe and the wiring cable of the oil pressure sensor. *pe10/17/2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
TSB-08-00709/10/200810026327Ducati motorcycle: heat guard retaining screw. it will become loosen and needs to be replaced on the right and left heat guards. *pe10/17/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB-08-00709/10/200810026327Ducati motorcycle: heat guard retaining screw. it will become loosen and needs to be replaced on the right and left heat guards. *pe10/17/2008
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 - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY
PE10045DUCATI NORTH AMERICA11/04/201002/28/2011Fuel leak at pump/tank interface11V020000
 After opening this pe, we met with subject owners, dealers, and ducati north america personnel.we learned that the subject leakage is limited to the multistrada line alone and is unrelated to composite fuel tank deformation.rather it stems from the inability of the original sealing o-ring to conform to the tank's relatively rough sealing surface.recall 11v-020 provides a new x section o-ring to address the multistrada issue and with that recall, this pe is closed for the multistrada.meanwhile, unlike the multistrada, the monster line fails to exhibit a current safety defect trend and, on that basis, this pe is closed for those models as well.
PE10045DUCATI NORTH AMERICA11/04/2010Fuel Tank Leak
 Ducati is using a composite material in constructing fuel tanks on some motorcycle models.in some instances (the sport classic series, for example) the tank simply deforms but does not leak.however, leaks have been alleged in the subject fuel tanks when tank deformation compromises the o-ring seal between the tank and fuel pump.some owners report a pooling of fuel below the bike and/or on the engine when this occurs.web forums, too, are rife with related postings.most owners suspect the tank material is not compatiple with the ethanol found in today's highway vehicle gasoline.to learn more about this issue, odi is conducting this preliminary evaluation.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10/22/2009
 The gas tank on this motorcycle is plastic and has swollen to the point that it will not securely latch to the frame. it has swollen against the latch that connects it and into the igition system. if you ride this bike, you are riding it without the tank connected to the bike.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06/16/201010000
 I have a warped/expanding gas tank on a 2007 ducati monster 695 motorcycle.
02/01/20119000
 Ethanol reacts with the plastic tank causing it to expand resulting in possible gas leaking. warping of the tank and expansion signs are visable. nothing has been done yet to correct this issue.
09/16/20107500
 2007 ducati monster 695 fuel tank is expanding and warping. tank is a plastic construction and shows signs of changes in size.
09/01/20105300
 The plastic gas tank on my 2007 duacti monster 695 is expanding, the rubber mounts that hold it to the frame have now completely overlapped the frame on one side, and it is expanding over the ignition switch and putting considerable pressure on it. i don't know how much more it will expand before it cracks somewhere. the vehicle has not been modified, it is completely stock from the factory.
08/04/201012000
 The nylon fuel tank on my ducati monster is expanding due to use of ethanol fuel blends at most major gas stations. it is beginning to leak around the top and swelll on the sides.
12/05/2009100001
 My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. the outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. previously it opened and closed without problems, now i have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. the rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame. i have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. i have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. i am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. the tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. if the tank swells enough, it will split open and i am concerned this will happen while i am riding. i have had the tank inspected by a ducati dealership who has contacted ducati na and have not yet received a response. *tr
03/15/200935001
 My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. the outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame, the handlebars hit it on turning, and it presses against the ignition switch. previously it opened and closed without problems, now i have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. the rubber mounts no longer sit on the frame. i have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. i have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. i took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they refused to replace the tank. i was not given a reason. i am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. the tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. this is not if the tank swells enough, it will split open and i am concerned this will happen while i am riding. a gas tank should not change shape under normal use and i have not modified the bike in a manner which would cause expansion. *tr
09/08/200942001
 My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. the outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now presses against the ignition switch. previously it opened and closed without problems, now i have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. i have not significantly modified my motorcycle except for an aftermarket exhaust and some cosmetic changes. i have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. i contacted the dealer who will submit a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they will replace the tank with another plastic one. which i fear it will deform as well. i am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. if the tank swells enough, it will split open and i am concerned this will happen while i am riding. btw, this is a ducati monster 695, the form only showed a 696. *tr