1998 DUCATI ST2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 DUCATI ST2
The 1998 DUCATI ST2 has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 DUCATI ST2
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 DUCATI ST2, potentially affecting up to 1,593 vehicles.
Recall 99V137000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
| 800 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT SPROCKET STOP PLATE ON THE GEARBOX TRANSMISSION SHAFT CAN COME OFF DAMAGING THE CHAIN.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPROCKET STOP PLATE.
View full details →Recall 99V048000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 793 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 DUCATI ST2
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DUCATI ST2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I PURCHASED A 1998 DUCATI ST2 IN MAY 2008 WITH 3946 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I CHECKED YOUR SITE AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM HOSES(99V048000). THE ORIGINAL OWNER DID NOT HAVE ANY RECALL WORK PERFORMED. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL DUCATI DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. THEIR BACKLOG WAS 6 WEEKS. THE BIKE NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH SO I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. WHILE WORKING ON THE BIKE HE NOTICED IT HAD DRIVABLE ISSUES. HE FOUND THE HOSES INSIDE THE TANK AND THOSE CONNECTING TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED. PIECES OF THE DELAMINATED HOSE FOUND THEIR WAY INTO THE FUEL PUMP. HAD I BEEN DRIVING THE BIKE, THIS COULD HAVE LED TO THE FIRE DUE TO LEAKY HOSES. NOW THE HOSES & FUEL PUMP NEED REPLACEMENT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CALLED THE DUCATI REP TO SEE IF THEY WOULD REPLACE THE HOSES/FUEL PUMP. THE SERVICE MANAGER GAVE UP DUE TO A LACK OF RESPONSE. HE TOLD ME TO CALL THE DUCATI REP WHICH I DID. I AM NOT GETTING ANY RESPONSE. I WANTED TO KNOW IF YOUR RECALL COVERED THE FUEL PUMP AS WELL AS THE HOSES SINCE THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE FAULTY HOSES. I ALSO CONTACTED THE NHSTA BECAUSE I HAVE GOTTEN NO RESPONSE FROM DUCATI. *TR
I PURCHASED A 1998 DUCATI ST2 IN MAY 2008 WITH 3946 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I CHECKED YOUR SITE AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM HOSES(99V048000). THE ORIGINAL OWNER DID NOT HAVE ANY RECALL WORK PERFORMED. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL DUCATI DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. THEIR BACKLOG WAS 6 WEEKS. THE BIKE NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH SO I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. WHILE WORKING ON THE BIKE HE NOTICED IT HAD DRIVABLE ISSUES. HE FOUND THE HOSES INSIDE THE TANK AND THOSE CONNECTING TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED. PIECES OF THE DELAMINATED HOSE FOUND THEIR WAY INTO THE FUEL PUMP. HAD I BEEN DRIVING THE BIKE, THIS COULD HAVE LED TO THE FIRE DUE TO LEAKY HOSES. NOW THE HOSES & FUEL PUMP NEED REPLACEMENT. I CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO CALLED THE DUCATI REP TO SEE IF THEY WOULD REPLACE THE HOSES/FUEL PUMP. THE SERVICE MANAGER GAVE UP DUE TO A LACK OF RESPONSE. HE TOLD ME TO CALL THE DUCATI REP WHICH I DID. I AM NOT GETTING ANY RESPONSE. I WANTED TO KNOW IF YOUR RECALL COVERED THE FUEL PUMP AS WELL AS THE HOSES SINCE THE FUEL PUMP MALFUNCTION WAS A DIRECT RESULT OF THE FAULTY HOSES. I ALSO CONTACTED THE NHSTA BECAUSE I HAVE GOTTEN NO RESPONSE FROM DUCATI. *TR
ALTERNATOR (STATOR) FAILED 3X IN 2000 MILES OF VEHICLE OPERATION - CAUSES BATTERY TO DISCHARGE AND ENGINE TO STOP ABRUPTLY - REPAIRED BY DEALER EACH TIME, OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS REPLACED ALSO STILL THE DEFECT REMAINS. CERTAINLY SEEMS TO BE DESIGN DEFECT!
MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH. ON ONE OCCASION DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE. AT ANOTHER INCIDENT A BOLT BROKE INSIDE THE CUTCH AREA. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A SLIPPAGE, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK *ML
Safety Rating for the 1998 DUCATI ST2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 DUCATI ST2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 DUCATI ST2
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 DUCATI ST2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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