2005 DUCATI 998 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2005 DUCATI 998
The 2005 DUCATI 998 has received a total of 0 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ohlins Racing AB for this model year.
Recalls for the 2005 DUCATI 998
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 DUCATI 998, 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 2005 DUCATI 998
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DUCATI 998.
Safety Rating for the 2005 DUCATI 998
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 DUCATI 998 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 DUCATI 998
Ohlins Racing AB has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 DUCATI 998. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TTB-20-001 rev20 — SEATS
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch button backlighting problems, P. 31-Possible appearance of stains and white dots on the instrument panel, P. 31 Possible...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 DUCATI 998
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI 998
- 2000 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2001 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2002 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2003 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2004 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2005 DUCATI 998 (current)
- 2006 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2007 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2008 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2009 DUCATI 998 — 0 complaints
- 2010 DUCATI 998 — 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