2000 DUCATI 748 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 DUCATI 748
The 2000 DUCATI 748 has received a total of 3 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 problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2000 DUCATI 748
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2000 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 2000 DUCATI 748
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DUCATI 748. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 50MPH THE ROAD BEARING BROKE INSIDE THE ENGINE, AS RESULT OF A BROKEN ENGINE LOST THE CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
A FUEL LINE FROM INJECTOR IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK THE INJECTOR ITSELF BROKE CAUSING GAS TO FILL CYLINDER AND CRANKCASE FULL OF GASOLINE, GAS OVERFLOWED TO A BREATHER VENT, AND THAT LEAKED GAS OUT ON TO THE HOT HEADER PIPE AND CYLINDER, THERE IS A POCKET ON THE BLOCK THAT CAUGHT GAS AND IT BEGAN TO BOIL. *SLC
A FUEL LINE FROM INJECTOR IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK THE INJECTOR ITSELF BROKE CAUSING GAS TO FILL CYLINDER AND CRANKCASE FULL OF GASOLINE, GAS OVERFLOWED TO A BREATHER VENT, AND THAT LEAKED GAS OUT ON TO THE HOT HEADER PIPE AND CYLINDER, THERE IS A POCKET ON THE BLOCK THAT CAUGHT GAS AND IT BEGAN TO BOIL. *SLC
Safety Rating for the 2000 DUCATI 748
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 DUCATI 748 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 DUCATI 748
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 DUCATI 748
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 748
- 1995 DUCATI 748 — 0 complaints
- 1996 DUCATI 748 — 0 complaints
- 1997 DUCATI 748 — 4 complaints
- 1998 DUCATI 748 — 6 complaints
- 1999 DUCATI 748 — 2 complaints
- 2000 DUCATI 748 (current)
- 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