2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
The 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER has received a total of 2 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER, 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Spontaneous rear brake failure!!! No leaks are seen and fluid reservoir is full. May be related to master cylinder. I will bring my motorcycle to the Ducati dealer next week for inspection/service.
Rear brake pedal frequently exhibits excessive travel to the point the rear brake is useless. The remedy is to flush with fresh fluid, which will last from a day to a week, depending on ambient temperature and miles ridden.
Safety Rating for the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER
- 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER (current)
- 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER — 1 complaint
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