I have a 2007 ducati 1098 and read this information today 8/16/2010 on national highway traffic safety administration website and wanted to know if my bike was affected by these recalls and is my life in danger? My vin no. Is [[redacted]]. I have complained to my local dealership that has serviced the bike since I purchased it new and to ducati usa about stalling issue and they act like there was nothing wrong with my bike and I am imaging there being a problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6). *Tr
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Ducati 1098 Engine problems by year
7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ducati 1098's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
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Latest 1098 engine complaints
STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND WOULD NOT START. *TR
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098. The contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into neutral and would completely shut down while driving between 10-70 mph or when attempting to park. Also, the rear sprocket that holds the chain was under recall and the contact was advised not to ride the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times, but the failure persists. The failure mileage was 200 and current mileage was 3,100.
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ducati 1098s tricolor. Almost everytime the contact accelerates from a stop, the motorcycle stalls. He must restart the engine for the vehicle to properly accelerate. The most recent failure occurred while riding 5 mph. The failure has not caused any crashes, but a few close calls have occurred from vehicles almost rear ending him due to not taking off at lights. The contact is also very concerned about an engine oil leakage. The engine oil was sucked into the airbox through the...
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breather of the vehicle. There was so much oil in the engine that it began to leak out of the airbox, directly beneath the vehicle. This caused a dangerous situation for when the vehicle attempted to accelerate. The vehicle is also experiencing brake rotor failure. The brake rotors were rubbing against the brake discs, which caused a loud grinding noise and wore out the brake pads. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on numerous occasions, but the only repair that was performed was the cleaning of the airbox. The dealer cleaned out all of the oil, but the leak continued. The airbox was refilled with oil. The contact called the dealer to obtain recall information and was informed that none were available for his vehicle. Through online research, he discovered three recalls on the same model vehicle. He also learned that numerous people were experiencing the same failures, in which some led to death. The contact stated that he is experiencing other failures that have not been recalled, but should be recalled. The recall numbers were unknown. The failure mileage was 20 and current mileage was 1,200. Updated 06/25/08 *bf
2007 Ducat 1098 motorcycle with stalling problems. Consumer says his motorcycle will stall at least once everytime he rides it. *Kb the consumer stated his motorcycle would stall while sitting in neutral and also while rolling in first gear. *Tr
2007 Ducati 1098 motorcycle customer states that the motorcycle just cuts off at anytime**cc the consumer stated when first purchasing the bike the salesman informed him of the the cutting off defect prior owners had been experiencing. After the first 620 miles the consumer stated experience the defect several occasions. After the first incident the consumer notified the dealer who informed him that the ecu would just need to be remapped. The consumer stated the vehicle is still at the dealership and the dealers are still trying to figure out how to fix the problem. *Tr
(1) Bike is in neutral or clutch is disengaged while coming to a stop or while at a stop. (2) The bike just shuts itself off without warning. (3) Dealership claims ecu needed to be fix by ducati north america, but this did not fix the problem. *Tr
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