Ducati S4 R 2006

Model S4 R 2006 made by Ducati got 7 consumer complains as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and structure. Technical service bulletines regarding power train and steering.

Model 2006

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
04/22/20085000
 2006 ducati s2r800 plastic fuel tank starting to deform. not retaining original shape. concerns of possible rupture or leaks. getting worse with age. under warrenty in 2008, a ducati shop examined the fuel tank and dismissed it as warrentable. date below is approximate.
06/01/20102871
 Expanding and leaking plastic fuel tank. presents fire danger and ill fitment in the frame.
06/17/201011000
 The plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle is deforming. as a result, it is difficult to remove the tank from the bike, and the tank does not sit properly on the frame.
STRUCTURE - BODY
06/17/201011000
 The plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle is deforming. as a result, it is difficult to remove the tank from the bike, and the tank does not sit properly on the frame.
07/01/2009110001
 Ducati motorcycle gas tank. the basic shape and form of the tank is deforming and bulging. uneven bumps appearing on the surface. *tr
SUSPENSION - FRONT
05/15/200766251
 Spring sag in the front suspension causes a drop in steering angle as a result the bike becomes unstable at normal road speeds, very unstable in windy conditions. the sag in suspension is approx 50% of normal suspension travel. *jb
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
06/17/201011000
 The plastic fuel tank on my motorcycle is deforming. as a result, it is difficult to remove the tank from the bike, and the tank does not sit properly on the frame.