- The problem
- Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. Internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Ducati 996SPS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Ducati 996SPS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 1999 for the hubcap / cover.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough 996SPS years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Ducati 996SPS recalls 1
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
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No complaints about the 1997 Ducati 996SPS yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ducati 996SPS: every year compared
All 996SPS years1997 Ducati 996SPS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Ducati 996SPS | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1997 Ducati 748 | 3 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Ducati Ducati | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Ducati 900S | 1 | 0 | B | Compare |
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Questions about the 1997 Ducati 996SPS
Does the 1997 Ducati 996SPS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1997 Ducati 996SPS: hubcap / cover (December 1999). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Ducati 996SPS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1997 Ducati 996SPS 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