2003 DUCATI MTS 1000 — 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 MTS 1000
The 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000 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 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000, potentially affecting up to 4,386 vehicles.
Recall 11V020000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 3,911 vehicles affected
Defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 MULTISTRADA 620, MODEL YEAR 2003-2006, MULTISTRADA 1000, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, MULTISTRADA 1100 MOTORCYCLES. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE FUEL TANK PUMP FLANGE SEAL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING WITH AN UPDATED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.
View full details →Recall 05V085000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 475 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL.
Consequence: THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 408-253-0499.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND ALSO HAS SLIGHT LEAKAGE ONTO REAR WHEEL DUE TO DEFORMATION PREVENTING SEAL. TANK NOW TOO LONG TO FIT BACK ONTO MOTORCYCLE (EXPANDED ABOUT 3/4"). MOUNTING SYSTEM NO LONGER OPERABLE WITH THIS OVERSIZED TANK. *JS
Safety Rating for the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI MTS 1000
- 2003 DUCATI MTS 1000 (current)
- 2004 DUCATI MTS 1000 — 22 complaints
- 2006 DUCATI MTS 1000 — 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 848 — 29 total complaints
- DUCATI DIAVEL — 29 total complaints