2008 DUCATI 1098R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 DUCATI 1098R
The 2008 DUCATI 1098R has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R, potentially affecting up to 7,130 vehicles.
Recall 08V638000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
| 7,130 vehicles affected
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING 7,130 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 TRICOLORE, 1098R, AND MY 2008-2009 848 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CHARGING SYSTEM MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ENGINE HEAT AND STOP OPERATING. THIS RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ENSUING BATTERY DISCHARGE.
Consequence: THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR, INSTALL A HEAT GUARD BETWEEN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND INSTALL A MODIFIED BATTERY SUPPORT. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON DECEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE IT DEVELOPED A RADIATOR LEAK WITH COOLANT RUNNING DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE LEAK WAS FOUND TO BE NEAR THE UPPER LEFT RADIATOR MOUNT. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND OTHER DUCATI MODELS WITH THE SAME RADIATOR. DUCATI REPLACED MANY IN WARRANTY AND EVEN FOR SOME TIME AFTER UNDER A "GOOD WILL" PROGRAM. NO RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE FAULTY PART, THOUGH AN UPDATED PART WAS MANUFACTURED. DUCATI PART 548.4.074.2B TO REPLACE 548.4.0741B. THIS COULD LEAK COULD HAVE DISASTROUS CONSEQUENCES ON A MOTORCYCLE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF COOLANT LEAKING ONTO THE REAR TIRE. A QUICK LOOK ON THE INTERNET WILL SHOW THAT THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM.
Safety Rating for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DUCATI 1098R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R
Ducati North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SVC-08-010 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: SOME MOTORCYCLES ARE VERY SENSITIVE TO BREAK IN. THE INITIAL BREAK-IN OF THE ENGINE IS THEREFORE VITALLY IMPORTANT. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 DUCATI 1098R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 1098R
- 2008 DUCATI 1098R (current)
- 2009 DUCATI 1098R — 3 complaints
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