2003 DUCATI 749 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 DUCATI 749
The 2003 DUCATI 749 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 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 DUCATI 749
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 DUCATI 749, potentially affecting up to 3,411 vehicles.
Recall 06E035000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 1,611 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY...
Consequence: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
View full details →Recall 04V340000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 1,800 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
Consequence: OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 DUCATI 749
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DUCATI 749. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THERE IS A RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR YEAR 2004 OF MY BIKE, DUCATI ST4S, RECALL # 05V221000 RE. AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE IN CONTACT W/ THE HORIZONTAL EXHAUST PIPE RESULTING IN POSSIBLE FIRE. MY BIKE IS THE SAME MODEL BUT YEAR 2003. IN THE CHOICES MENU MY BIKE WAS NOT LISTED SO I ENTERED THE FIRST ONE ON THE LIST, THE 749, BUT THIS COMPLAINT IS FOR THE ST4S. MY BREATHER HOSE IS IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST AND HAS MELTED/CAUGHT FIRE SO YEAR 2003 (AND POSSIBLY EARLIER) SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL. I CAUGHT IT AND LUCKILY THE DAMAGE IS ONLY ON THE HOSE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION.
Safety Rating for the 2003 DUCATI 749
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 DUCATI 749 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 DUCATI 749
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 DUCATI 749
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 749
- 2003 DUCATI 749 (current)
- 2004 DUCATI 749 — 3 complaints
- 2005 DUCATI 749 — 0 complaints
- 2006 DUCATI 749 — 7 complaints
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- 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