2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
The 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER, potentially affecting up to 2,144 vehicles.
Recall 20V781000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
| 1,072 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number...
View full details →Recall 20V781000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
| 1,072 vehicles affected
Defect: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Scrambler 1100 motorcycles. The exhaust valve cable could contact the main positive battery wire and potentially short-circuit.
Consequence: An electrical short-circuit increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will install a new cable guide and self-locking cable tie to the exhaust valve cable, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
When applying the rear brake the pedal travels downwards with no resistance or braking action. The motorcycle is factory stock (has not been modified in any way).
Rear brake completely inoperable. No changes to bike or system. One day works, next day it doesn't. Pedal goes all the way to the stop with no braking power.
REAR BRAKE QUITE WORKING ENTIRELY AT ONLY 500 MILES. PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN AND NOTHING HAPPENS WHILE RIDING AT ANY SPEED GOING STRAIGHT OR TURNING.
Safety Rating for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
Ducati North America has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SRV-TTB-23-001R4 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips and Tricks Revision 4 Summary. Preload range error code, possible incorrect assessment of the cause of an engine oil seepage from the generator cover, and information on aluminum tank cover for the Multistrada; riding Mode indication flashing for the Scrambler.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI SCRAMBLER
- 2015 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 8 complaints
- 2016 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 4 complaints
- 2017 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 0 complaints
- 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 2 complaints
- 2019 DUCATI SCRAMBLER (current)
- 2020 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 1 complaint
- 2021 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 1 complaint
- 2022 DUCATI SCRAMBLER — 1 complaint
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