2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS
The 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING, AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I HAVE TO WEDGE IT AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT ON THE FRAME. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE EXCEPT FOR SOME COSMETIC CHANGES. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY) AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TANK. I WAS NOT GIVEN A REASON. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. *TR
GAS TANK SWELLING AND PUSHING FORWARD ON THE IGNITION SWITCH MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO LATCH THE TANK DOWN SECURE. *TR
2006 DUCATI MONSTER S2R800 DARK MOTORCYCLE- FUEL TANK WARPED INEXPLICABLY AT THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTING FLANGE, CAUSING A DANGEROUS FUEL LEAK OVER THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER HEAD. ONLY THE RECOMMENDED FUEL OCTANE LEVEL WAS USED, NO FUEL ADDITIVES USED WHATSOEVER. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT THIS PARTICULAR WARPING OF THE FUEL TANKS ON THESE DUCATI MODELS IS COMMON, AND INEVITABLE. TO CORRECT THIS FAILURE, I HAD TO BUY A NEW FUEL TANK AT MY OWN EXPENSE, WHICH WAS $2000 USD. I HAVE KEPT THE OLD TANK. I BELIEVE I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BY DUCATI FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE, WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURY TO MYSELF OR OTHERS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS
Ducati North America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
686 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN FRONT WHEEL/HEAD AND BETWEEN FRONT MUDGUARD/RADIATOR. *KB
686 — WHEELS
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN FRONT WHEEL/HEAD AND BETWEEN FRONT MUDGUARD/RADIATOR. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MONSTER S4RS
- 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS (current)
- 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS — 31 complaints
Other DUCATI Models
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- DUCATI MULTISTRADA — 68 total complaints
- DUCATI 1000GT — 53 total complaints
- DUCATI DUCATI — 34 total complaints
- DUCATI HYPERMOTARD — 33 total complaints
- DUCATI 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI MONSTER S2 R — 28 total complaints