2009 Ducati 1198S recalls and problems

The 2009 Ducati 1198S has 3 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2009 compares

Too few model years with complaints to compare.

3recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

4,000median 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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3 recalls

Fuel System

Oct 1, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V381000 · 753 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 motorcycles. The fuel hose May become disconnected from the fuel pump which could result in engine stalling and a fuel leak.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE FUEL PUMP WHICH COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALLING AND A FUEL LEAK.

Risk: Stalling can cause a crash and a fuel leak can result in a fire.

Original NHTSA wording

STALLING CAN CAUSE A CRASH AND A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and if required replace and reposition the fuel hose retaining clamp free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2009. Owners May contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati recall no. Rcl-09-005.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Structure

Jun 1, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V197000 · 732 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling 732 model year 2009 1198 s, 1098 r, and F1098 s streetfighter motorcycles. The right fork May have possible cracking a deformation at the right-hand side fork bottom wheel axle pinch bolt area.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING 732 MODEL YEAR 2009 1198 S, 1098 R, AND F1098 S STREETFIGHTER MOTORCYCLES. THE RIGHT FORK MAY HAVE POSSIBLE CRACKING A DEFORMATION AT THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE FORK BOTTOM WHEEL AXLE PINCH BOLT AREA.

Risk: Cracking of the fork May lead to a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

CRACKING OF THE FORK MAY LEAD TO A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Ducati will notify owners and repair the affected motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 16, 2009. Owners May contact Ducati toll-free at 1-800-231-6696.

Ductai's recall campaign no. Rcl-09-004.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Fuel System

May 20, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V170000 · 1,549 vehicles

Problem: Ducati is recalling 1,549 my 2009 1198, 1198 s, 1098 r, 848 and my 2010 F1098 streetfighter and streetfighter s motorcycles. These motorcycles May experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential hazard to the rider and possible damage to the motorcycle.

Original NHTSA wording

DUCATI IS RECALLING 1,549 MY 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 AND MY 2010 F1098 STREETFIGHTER AND STREETFIGHTER S MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE FUEL LINE AT THE FUEL INJECTOR CONNECTION. THE PLASTIC FITTING BETWEEN FUEL INJECTOR AND HOSE CAN WARP OR BREAK WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Risk: Any damage to the fuel line May lead to an increased risk of fire or an unexpected loss of engine performance, the thereby increase the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

ANY DAMAGE TO THE FUEL LINE MAY LEAD TO AN INCREASED RISK OF FIRE OR AN UNEXPECTED LOSS OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE, THE THEREBY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the affected injector components free of charge. The safety recall began on June 3, 2009. To locate your nearest authorized Ducati dealer, you May go to www.ducatiusa.com and select the "dealer locator" or you May call toll free at 1-800-231-6696.

Ducati recall no. Rcl-09-003.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Engine1

Fuel System1

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

2009 vs. other Ducati 1198S years

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Questions

Does the 2009 Ducati 1198S have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns covering the 2009 Ducati 1198S, the latest from Oct 1, 2009 (fuel 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 2009 Ducati 1198S?

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