1999 DUCATI 748 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 DUCATI 748
The 1999 DUCATI 748 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STEERING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemhorn (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 DUCATI 748
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1999 DUCATI 748, potentially affecting up to 5,654 vehicles.
Recall 14E012000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Recall 14E012000 — STEERING
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD...
Consequence: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 DUCATI 748
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 DUCATI 748. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HORN BUTTON STICKS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW OPERATOR TO SIGNAL OTHER MOTORISTS ENCROACHING INTO VEHICLE'S LANE. THE TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN AT A STOP, WHEN VEHICLE IS ACTUALLY IN GEAR. THIS HAS RESULTED IN AN ALMOST LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHEN LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH AT A STOP LIGHT. VEHICLE NEUTRAL LIGHT WAS ON AND VEHICLE LEARCHED FORWARD INTO INTERSECTION CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
THE HORN BUTTON STICKS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, WHICH DOES NOT ALLOW OPERATOR TO SIGNAL OTHER MOTORISTS ENCROACHING INTO VEHICLE'S LANE. THE TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT WILL COME ON WHILE DRIVING OR WHEN AT A STOP, WHEN VEHICLE IS ACTUALLY IN GEAR. THIS HAS RESULTED IN AN ALMOST LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHEN LETTING OUT THE CLUTCH AT A STOP LIGHT. VEHICLE NEUTRAL LIGHT WAS ON AND VEHICLE LEARCHED FORWARD INTO INTERSECTION CAUSING A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Safety Rating for the 1999 DUCATI 748
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 DUCATI 748 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 DUCATI 748
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 DUCATI 748
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 748
- 1994 DUCATI 748 — 0 complaints
- 1995 DUCATI 748 — 0 complaints
- 1996 DUCATI 748 — 0 complaints
- 1997 DUCATI 748 — 4 complaints
- 1998 DUCATI 748 — 6 complaints
- 1999 DUCATI 748 (current)
- 2000 DUCATI 748 — 3 complaints
- 2001 DUCATI 748 — 0 complaints
- 2002 DUCATI 748 — 0 complaints
Other DUCATI Models
- DUCATI SPORT CLASSIC — 155 total complaints
- DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 68 total complaints
- DUCATI 1000GT — 53 total complaints
- DUCATI DUCATI — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD — 33 total complaints
- DUCATI 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints