2011 DUCATI 848 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 DUCATI 848
The 2011 DUCATI 848 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 EQUIPMENT, STEERING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2011 DUCATI 848
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 DUCATI 848, 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 2011 DUCATI 848
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 DUCATI 848. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 DUCATI 848 MOTORCYCLE (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK BECAME FRACTURED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN EXCESSIVE FUEL LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED BY THE DEALER AND THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. MOST RECENTLY, THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED FOR THE RECURRING FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,100.
Safety Rating for the 2011 DUCATI 848
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 DUCATI 848 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 DUCATI 848
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 DUCATI 848
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 848
- 2006 DUCATI 848 — 0 complaints
- 2007 DUCATI 848 — 0 complaints
- 2008 DUCATI 848 — 14 complaints
- 2009 DUCATI 848 — 9 complaints
- 2010 DUCATI 848 — 3 complaints
- 2011 DUCATI 848 (current)
- 2012 DUCATI 848 — 0 complaints
- 2013 DUCATI 848 — 2 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 DIAVEL — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S2 R — 28 total complaints