- The problem
- Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
- The risk
- If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
- The fix
- Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Vehicle safety record
1998 Ducati 748 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 1998 Ducati 748 with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (2) and the fuel system (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2014 for the equipment. For comparison, the 1997 has 3 and the 1999 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical 748 year, for its age
#210 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Ducati 748 problems
Share of all 5 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1998 Ducati 748 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.
- The risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.
What owners say
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5 complaints about the 1998 Ducati 748
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Problem: the chrome hardfacing on the rocker arms flake due to substandard processing on the ducati superbike series of motorcycles. Thousands and thousands of ducati owners have complained about the problem but ducati north america has failed repeatedly to initiate a fix. Dt
The engine case bolt hole has broken. This is where the motor is held in the frame of the motorcycle. This is a major part that keeps the bike together. The bolt itself is not broken but it is expose. If it continueds to crack, it could cause an accident. I would like it fixed by ducati.*Ak
Rocker arm is flaking/ vavles do not open, and motorcycle runs lean. Also, valves burned and pistons cracked. Contacted dealer. *Ak
Rocker arms inside the motor have a hard chrome plating which has flaked off of three rockers, enhancing wear of the rockers and the camshaft lobes. This problem is well-known among ducati motorcycle owners, and if left unnoticed and unrepaired it could *ak
Vehicle experienced failure of recall (99v-048) prior to notice on two occasions resulting in leakage of fuel. Mjs
Ducati 748: every year compared
All 748 years1998 Ducati 748 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Ducati 748 | 5 | 2 | F | |
| 1998 Ducati ST2 | 3 | 2 | - | Compare |
| 1998 Ducati Ducati | 2 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1998 Ducati 916 | 1 | 2 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1998 Ducati 748
Does the 1998 Ducati 748 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1998 Ducati 748: equipment (April 2014); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (March 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ducati 748?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (2), fuel system (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Ducati 748 had?
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on July 6, 1999 and the latest on October 21, 2002. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Ducati 748 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 12 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ducati 748 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ducati 748 years have the most complaints?
1998 (5), 1997 (3), 2000 (2). See every Ducati 748 year compared.
What should I do if my 1998 Ducati 748 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data