NHTSA Complaint #10509341 — 2005 DUCATI MONSTER S2 R

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10509341
Vehicle	2005 DUCATI MONSTER S2 R
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	April 23, 2013
Date Filed	April 23, 2013
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED DUE TO ETHANOL IN THE GASOLINE. IT IS PRESSING ON THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CAN NO LONGER BE MOUNTED OR REMOVED IN THE NORMAL FASHION. *TR

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