2007 DUCATI 1098S — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2007 DUCATI 1098S
The 2007 DUCATI 1098S has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR, POWER TRAIN. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2007 DUCATI 1098S
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2007 DUCATI 1098S, potentially affecting up to 10,744 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 →Recall 08V253000 — POWER TRAIN
| 3,614 vehicles affected
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.
Consequence: IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2007 DUCATI 1098S
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 DUCATI 1098S. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE FUEL TANK IS SWELLING. AND DEFORMING. THE PART THAT IS SWELLING IS RUBBING AGAINST A FRAME PIECE. DUCATI IS WELL AWARE OF THIS ISSUE AND REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND THEY CALLED DUCATI, THE CLAIM WAS DENIED DUE TO LENGTH OF TIME. FUEL TANK ISSUES SHOULD NOT BE CAPPED. THIS COULD HAVE A POTENTIAL OF RUPTURE OR FIRE. HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT HTTP://WWW.GIRARDGIBBS.COM/DOCS/CASES/67_DUCATI-CLASS-NOTICE.PDF
Safety Rating for the 2007 DUCATI 1098S
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2007 DUCATI 1098S in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2007 DUCATI 1098S
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2007 DUCATI 1098S
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 1098S
- 2007 DUCATI 1098S (current)
- 2008 DUCATI 1098S — 4 complaints
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