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...
1994-2013 · 20 model years
Ducati 916 Problems by year
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the Ducati 916 across 20 model years, and it has 8 recalls. The 1998 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the wheels & tires.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 8
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
916 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 916 problems
Ducati 916 recalls 8
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel lines inside the fuel tank can leak.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear wheel spindle will need to be replaced and the roller bearing and seals of the eccentric hub lubricated.
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Vehicle description: motorcycles. The throttle control linkage pin was not lubricated properly.
The teflon bushing for the throttle cable can slide out of the throttle cable housing.
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Some motorcycles were produced without the application of the proper loctite adhesive on the rear brake disc and counter shaft chain sprocket screws.
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The side stand spring plate on the retractable side stand can break allowing the side stand to drop and possibly hit the ground while the vehicle is in motion.
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Latest 916 complaints
Manufacturer and dealer of motorcycle are apathetic. No safety defect listed. *Ak
Consumer received recall 99v360000 in may 30,2000, and has contacted dealer 3 times . Consumer was told by dealer that they do not have the equipment to perform recall repairs, and did not know when they would have it available . In meantime consumer has unsafe motorcycle. Recall not performed in timely manner.*Ak
Questions about the Ducati 916
Which Ducati 916 years have the most problems?
What are the most common Ducati 916 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (1), wheels & tires (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Ducati 916 have?
NHTSA lists 8 recalls across all Ducati 916 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data