Fuel system
10 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ducati 1098's fuel system. Fuel pumps, leaks, injectors, fuel smells, gauges and stalling caused by fuel delivery.
On certain motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ecu) ignition timing and idle mixture were improperly set during production causing the engine speed to drop and stall the engine when the temperature of the cooling system exceeded 180f.
The gas tank on my 2007, ducati 1098 motorcycle cannot be secured to the bracket located on the frame of the motorcycle. The gas tank on this model motorcycle is made of plastic and expands due to the ethanol in the fuel. This makes the motorcycle unsafe to ride. I contacted ducati north america to try and get the tank replaced and was informed extended warranty on tank replacements were limited to 72 months from date of purchase and my motorcycle was purchased 82 months ago. The limits were set by the courts...
after a class action lawsuit. I was never informed of this time limit by ducati or the courts. Now I have to purchase a replacement and the tank is over $2000. Isn't there something that can be done to hold ducati responsible for the replacement of the tank? A recall? Thank you. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ducati 1098 motorcycle. The contact stated that the fuel tank swelled to more than three quarters its normal size. This failure caused fuel to leak out of the fuel tank. The contact believed the failure was caused by the ethanol used in gasoline. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that because they were aware of the failure, the vehicle would be repaired but the fuel tank would be replaced with the same type of fuel tank that previously failed. The failure and current mileage was 7,000.
On most ducati motorcycles with a plastic fuel tank, the tank has been known and does indeed deform. It is said to affect motorcycles built as far back as they have used a plastic tank. It is said it is because of the ethanol in fuel sold here in the states, but now it is starting to happen in europe as well. The tank swells and deforms until it no longer will seat or seal properly causing a serious health and safety risk. My own motorcycle, a ducati 1098 made in 2007 is also in this group. Currently, ducati...
says they will replace the affected tanks, but they are replacing them with the same tank, so it will continue to happen. In addition I have been waiting nearly 2 months with no word from ducati about this. *Tr
On ducati motorcycle, model year 2007, model multistrada 1100s, fuel tank deformation (expansion) causing tank to lock in place (unable to remove from motorcycle to perform periodic maintenance) or alternatively expand while off motorcycle while performing engine maintenance and causing inability for the fuel tank to be reinstalled. Problem appears epidemic among these model motorcycles. Possibility of rupture or fuel leaks post deformation exists, manufacturer's replacement tanks are made of the same material as the original, thus perpetuating the hazard. *Tr
Stalled while driving and would not start. Dealer found high pressure fuel hose in tank disconnected, dealer replaced fuel line. *Tr
I purchased a '08 ducati sport classic sport 1000 in april 2009. It was used with 1,200 miles on it. Within 2 months of purchase the gas tank "spread". This means the plastic gas tank distorted it's shape enough to come completely off it's mount on the right side of the gas tank. Ducati is replacing this tank with an exact duplicate. Since the replacement tank is the same material as the original, I expect the "spreading " problem to re-occur. The problem is in the material used in the construction of the gas tank. Ducati is giving us defective tanks to replace the defective tanks on the bikes. *Tr
2008 Ducati monster s2r 1000, plastic tank expands over time (about 3000 miles) to the point where it is completely off of the supports on the frame. There was a report of a ducati tank exploding in north carolina... Ducati agreed to replace my tank under their emissions warranty. However, what will happen to the bike when its warranty expires, or when this issue becomes widely known and noone would want this bikes used. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ducati defmofedici rr (na). Whenever the contact parks the vehicle, he noticed gasoline leaking from the vent hose inside of the fuel tank. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer and the contact did not notice any differences beforehand. The current mileage was 1,900 and failure mileage was 600.
I had couple of motorcycles in my life and I just bought a 2008 ducati 1098 and it got stalling issues which are putting my life in big danger . I know that bikes are dangerous . But my stalls at turns at lights r when in traffic other people with this bike r having same problems .I brought it to the dealer once still stalls . Just made second app. They told me its a high performance .Still have appointment .Please help *tr
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...
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
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