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2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

5

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA

The 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (3 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA, potentially affecting up to 6,758 vehicles.

Recall 17V812000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

| 6,758 vehicles affected

Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.

Consequence: If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Engine
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11456485 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
Was riding yesterday and the rear brake does not work at all. The rear brake is non-functional. This been an issue since new and the dealer says this is a known problem but nothing can be done to fix the issue.
#11202598 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 4,000 miles
HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES BLEED TWICE A YEAR SINCE PURCHASING .REAR BRAKE FADES AND IS ALMOST NON EXISTENT, WORSE AS THE BIKE HEATS UP NUMEROUS TIMES HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS NORMAL FOR A DUCATI.I DO NOT FEEL SAFE , AND DREAD THE DAY WHEN I REALLY NEED THEM.
#11098847 | ENGINE | | 6,000 miles
NOT SURE IF THE LAST COMPLAINT WENT THROUGH SO HE I GO AGAIN. MY MOTORCYCLE HAS TWO MANUFACTURED DEFECTS. THE MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATS IN CITY TRAFFIC CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO SHUT OFF BECAUSE THE COMPUTER AND THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE GET TOO HOT. THIS ALSO CAUSES OTHER ISSUES BECAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE ALWAYS RUNS HOT. THE CLUTCH FLUID CAN BOIL AND SEALS FAIL ON THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER. MINE WENT AT 6000 MILES LEAKING FLUID CAUSING ME TO HAVE NO ABILITY TO SHIFT THE MOTORCYCLE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE TWO FLAWS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED ON THESE DUCATI MOTORCYCLES. THE PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN. I HAVE A SCHEDULED REPAIR PROVIDING THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER DO SOMETHING. PROBABLY GET THE SAME FAULTY PART INSTALLED BUT NEW VERSION OF THEM. OVERHEATING PROBLEM PROBABLY WON'T EVER GET FIXED.
#11098847 | POWER TRAIN | | 6,000 miles
NOT SURE IF THE LAST COMPLAINT WENT THROUGH SO HE I GO AGAIN. MY MOTORCYCLE HAS TWO MANUFACTURED DEFECTS. THE MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATS IN CITY TRAFFIC CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO SHUT OFF BECAUSE THE COMPUTER AND THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE GET TOO HOT. THIS ALSO CAUSES OTHER ISSUES BECAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE ALWAYS RUNS HOT. THE CLUTCH FLUID CAN BOIL AND SEALS FAIL ON THE CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER. MINE WENT AT 6000 MILES LEAKING FLUID CAUSING ME TO HAVE NO ABILITY TO SHIFT THE MOTORCYCLE DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THESE TWO FLAWS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED ON THESE DUCATI MOTORCYCLES. THE PROBLEM IS WELL KNOWN. I HAVE A SCHEDULED REPAIR PROVIDING THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MANUFACTURER DO SOMETHING. PROBABLY GET THE SAME FAULTY PART INSTALLED BUT NEW VERSION OF THEM. OVERHEATING PROBLEM PROBABLY WON'T EVER GET FIXED.
#10892096 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 2,000 miles
I HAD BEEN RIDING DOWN THE FREEWAY FOR AROUND 50 MIN AND THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN ALL OK. I TRIED TO APPLY THE FRONT BRAKES AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I MANAGED TO SOMEHOW STOP WITHOUT INCIDENT USING THE REAR BRAKE. WHEN I PULLED OVER I FOUND THE FROM BRAKE LINE HAD COMPLETELY FAILED ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE.

Safety Rating for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA

Ducati North America has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TTB-24-001Rev 3 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tips & Tricks Revision 03 Summary. Applicability: Multistrada-Racing exhaust applicability. Hypermotard-Possible oil seep, loose handlebar feel, gearchange lever pin, standard faring elements characteristics.

TTB-23-001rev16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tips & Tricks Summary Rev. 16 Summary: Applicability: Multistrada-Orientation of the side stand springs, and the configuration of aluminum side panniers. Panigale-Wrong mileage deadline on service warning panel. All Models-Final drive chain oxidation.

TTB-23-001R09 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Tips and Tricks Revision 9 Summary. Front fork leg seal indication, fuel tank filler plug improvements, and DQS error code information for the Multistrada; rider seat cover creases for the Diavel; timing layshift seal removal and water pump gear oil seal deficiency for a all models.

TTB-23-001 rev07 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing for the Panigale; and timing layshift seal removal for a all models.

SRV-SRB-16-012 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MODEL YEAR 2016 MULTISTRADA 1200 ENDURO INTRODUCTION - THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS DETAILS REGARDING SERVICE STRATEGY AS WELL AS REFERENCES NECESSARY TO PREPARE THE VEHICLE FOR PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION, THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, AND INFORMATION TO PROVIDE TO THE CUSTOMER WHEN DELIVERING THE BIKE. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ASSOCIATED ILLUSTRATIONS AND PROCEDURES...

SRV-SRB-16-012 — EQUIPMENT

MODEL YEAR 2016 MULTISTRADA 1200 ENDURO INTRODUCTION - THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS DETAILS REGARDING SERVICE STRATEGY AS WELL AS REFERENCES NECESSARY TO PREPARE THE VEHICLE FOR PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION, THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE, AND INFORMATION TO PROVIDE TO THE CUSTOMER WHEN DELIVERING THE BIKE. THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS ASSOCIATED ILLUSTRATIONS AND PROCEDURES...

SRV-TTB-16-002 — EQUIPMENT

TIPS&TRICKS MODEL YEAR 2016 XDIAVEL - THIS TECHNICAL TIPS BULLETIN ANNOUNCES MAINTENENANCE AND SERVICE UPDATES FROM QUALITY AND R&D DEPARTMENTS. IT ALSO CONTAINS ADDENDUMS FURTHER DETAILING MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE UPDATES FOR SERVICE DEPARTMENTS.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 DUCATI MULTISTRADA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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