2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
The 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (5 complaints), Structurebody (2 complaints), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005, potentially affecting up to 3,911 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GAS TANK IS SWELLING DUE TO ETHANOL EXPANSION AND BEGINNING TO PUT BODY OUT OF ALIGNMENT, INHIBIT STEERING AND AFFECT SEATING. *TR
GAS TANK IS SWELLING DUE TO ETHANOL EXPANSION AND BEGINNING TO PUT BODY OUT OF ALIGNMENT, INHIBIT STEERING AND AFFECT SEATING. *TR
GAS TANK IS SWELLING DUE TO ETHANOL EXPANSION AND BEGINNING TO PUT BODY OUT OF ALIGNMENT, INHIBIT STEERING AND AFFECT SEATING. *TR
MY MOTORCYCLE CAME WITH A POLYAMIDE PA6 GAS TANK WHICH EXPANDED. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK INCREASED UNTIL IT DID NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBAR SWITCH HIT THE TANK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION FORK TUBE HIT THE TANK WHEN STEERED TO THE LEFT, AND THE TANK BECAME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT AND REAR BODYWORK PANELS, WHICH ATTACH TO THE TANK, BEGAN TO BECOME DAMAGED AT THEIR ATTACHMENT POINTS DUE TO THE PRESSURE ON THEM FROM THE EXPANDING TANK. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE EXCEPT FOR AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST AND 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). THE ORIGINAL TANK WAS REPLACED IN 4/2010 UNDER A "GOODWILL PROGRAM". THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION WHETHER THE REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DESIGNED TO CORRECT THE EXPANSION PROBLEM. THE REPLACEMENT TANK BEGAN TO SHOW THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF EXPANSION WITHIN 6 MONTHS; BY 10/2010, THE BODY PARTS WERE AGAIN MISALIGNED AND DANGEROUSLY STRESSED AT THEIR ATTACHMENT POINTS. I AM CONCERNED THAT INTERFERENCE WITH THE STEERING WILL OCCUR AGAIN, AS WITH THE ORIGINAL TANK, OR THAT THE SEAL OF THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH IS SEATED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK, WILL FAIL, DUE TO THE DISTORTION OF THE TANK. ON 2/4/2011, DUCATI NORTH AMERICA RELEASED A RECALL NOTICE THAT REFERENCES NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 11V020. THE RECALL LETTER DESCRIBES A PROBLEM WITH FUEL SEEPAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE AND THE FUEL TANK. THE CORRECTION OFFERED IS A REPLACEMENT FLANGE TO TANK SEAL WITH AN "X" CROSS-SECTION. I CONTEND THAT THIS TYPE OF GASKET IS A NON-STANDARD FUEL PUMP GASKET, AND IS A DANGEROUS BAND-AID SOLUTION THAT IGNORES THE CAUSE, WHICH IS FUEL TANK EXPANSION. *TR
MY MOTORCYCLE CAME WITH A POLYAMIDE PA6 GAS TANK WHICH EXPANDED. THE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK INCREASED UNTIL IT DID NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBAR SWITCH HIT THE TANK WHEN TURNED TO THE RIGHT, THE FRONT SUSPENSION FORK TUBE HIT THE TANK WHEN STEERED TO THE LEFT, AND THE TANK BECAME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT AND REAR BODYWORK PANELS, WHICH ATTACH TO THE TANK, BEGAN TO BECOME DAMAGED AT THEIR ATTACHMENT POINTS DUE TO THE PRESSURE ON THEM FROM THE EXPANDING TANK. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE EXCEPT FOR AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST AND 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). THE ORIGINAL TANK WAS REPLACED IN 4/2010 UNDER A "GOODWILL PROGRAM". THE DEALER DID NOT MENTION WHETHER THE REPLACEMENT TANK WAS DESIGNED TO CORRECT THE EXPANSION PROBLEM. THE REPLACEMENT TANK BEGAN TO SHOW THE SAME SYMPTOMS OF EXPANSION WITHIN 6 MONTHS; BY 10/2010, THE BODY PARTS WERE AGAIN MISALIGNED AND DANGEROUSLY STRESSED AT THEIR ATTACHMENT POINTS. I AM CONCERNED THAT INTERFERENCE WITH THE STEERING WILL OCCUR AGAIN, AS WITH THE ORIGINAL TANK, OR THAT THE SEAL OF THE FUEL PUMP, WHICH IS SEATED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK, WILL FAIL, DUE TO THE DISTORTION OF THE TANK. ON 2/4/2011, DUCATI NORTH AMERICA RELEASED A RECALL NOTICE THAT REFERENCES NHTSA CAMPAIGN I.D. NUMBER 11V020. THE RECALL LETTER DESCRIBES A PROBLEM WITH FUEL SEEPAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE OF THE SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE AND THE FUEL TANK. THE CORRECTION OFFERED IS A REPLACEMENT FLANGE TO TANK SEAL WITH AN "X" CROSS-SECTION. I CONTEND THAT THIS TYPE OF GASKET IS A NON-STANDARD FUEL PUMP GASKET, AND IS A DANGEROUS BAND-AID SOLUTION THAT IGNORES THE CAUSE, WHICH IS FUEL TANK EXPANSION. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
Ducati North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TTB-24-001 Rv5 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks Revision 05 Summary. Applicability: All Models-Sygic Navigator App software bug for iOS Apple devices
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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