2008 Ducati 1098 recalls and problems

The 2008 Ducati 1098 has 2 recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2008 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

2recalls

7complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

7,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Electrical System

Dec 3, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V638000 · 7,130 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling 7,130 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 tricolore, 1098R, and my 2008-2009 848 motorcycles. The motorcycle charging system May be adversely affected by engine heat and stop operating. This results in damage to the voltage regulator and ensuing battery discharge.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING 7,130 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 TRICOLORE, 1098R, AND MY 2008-2009 848 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CHARGING SYSTEM MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ENGINE HEAT AND STOP OPERATING. THIS RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ENSUING BATTERY DISCHARGE.

Risk: This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the voltage regulator, install a heat guard between the voltage regulator and the engine exhaust system, and install a modified battery support. The recall will begin on December 24, 2008. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati recall no. Rcl-08-005.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Power Train

Jun 5, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V253000 · 3,614 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling 3,614 my 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, and 1098 tricolore motorcycles. The rear drive sprocket can fail.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.

Risk: If the sprocket were to fail while the motorcycle is being driven, it is possible that the motorcycle will experience a sudden loss of power and/or the chain May become entangled with the chassis. This can result in a crash without prior warning.

Original NHTSA wording

IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the rear drive sprocket. The recall began on June 25, 2008. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-408-253-0499.

Ducati recall no. Rcl-08-003.customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System6

Engine1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2008 vs. other Ducati 1098 years

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Questions

Does the 2008 Ducati 1098 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2008 Ducati 1098, the latest from Dec 3, 2008 (electrical system). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Ducati 1098?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (6), engine (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.