2006 DUCATI ST3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 DUCATI ST3
The 2006 DUCATI ST3 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ducati North America for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 DUCATI ST3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2006 DUCATI ST3, potentially affecting up to 468 vehicles.
Recall 06V485000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 468 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING CABLES INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION COULD BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION WILL BURN OUT THE CABLES INSULATION AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT STOPPING THE FUEL PUMP AND CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING CABLES AND REPOSITION THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 DUCATI ST3
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 DUCATI ST3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUCATI ST3 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE FUEL AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH IF THE FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NINE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 DUCATI ST3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 DUCATI ST3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 DUCATI ST3
Ducati North America has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 DUCATI ST3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
687 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
SPROCKET COVER RETAINING SCREWS BECOMING LOOSE. *TT
696 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FLYWHEEL RETAINING NUT. NUT BECOMES LOOSE. MAKES A STRANGE ENGINE NOISE ON THE GENERATOR COVER SIDE. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 DUCATI ST3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DUCATI ST3
- 2004 DUCATI ST3 — 0 complaints
- 2006 DUCATI ST3 (current)
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