1998 DUCATI 748
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 28 TSBs
14E012000 Apr 1, 2014
STEERING
Defect Description
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 9... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
99V048000 Mar 11, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: Apr 15, 2002
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2, 2001
Incident date: Jul 4, 2001
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
SUSPENSION:REAR
Aug 3, 2001
Incident date: Feb 21, 2001
ROCKER ARM IS FLAKING/ VAVLES DO NOT OPEN, AND MOTORCYCLE RUNS LEAN. ALSO, VALVES BURNED AND PISTONS CRACKED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 3, 2001
Incident date: Feb 21, 2001
ROCKER ARM IS FLAKING/ VAVLES DO NOT OPEN, AND MOTORCYCLE RUNS LEAN. ALSO, VALVES BURNED AND PISTONS CRACKED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Aug 22, 2000
Incident date: Jul 2, 2000
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
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 11, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL (99V-048) PRIOR TO NOTICE ON TWO OCCASIONS RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL. MJS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1998 DUCATI 748
28 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 4 |
| 030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
SRV-SRB-22-038
Sep 23, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight e
SRV-TSB-22-010
Aug 5, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CR235 a?? Checking Proper Configuration of Options Installed on the Motorcycle. Applicability: All Models (USA & MEX country versions only) . This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required BBS electronic c
SRV-SRB-22-031
Jul 18, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Overview of Rear Brake System Updates. Applicability: All US Models. This service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have Customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake
SRV-SRB-22-020
May 2, 2022
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the Operations Manual.
SRV-SRB-22-020
May 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service Operation Manual Update 2022. Applicability: All Models, all model years. This service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the Operations Manual.
SRV-ESB-22-002
Mar 14, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Rules for Battery Replacement Under Warranty. Applicability: All models, all years. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels SRV-ESB-19-001, published January 17, 2019. It provides dealers and service managers the correct repl
TTB-22-001_R 01
Mar 2, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. Multistrada V4 PP, Pg. 41, Possible pre
TTB-22-001_R 01
Mar 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. Multistrada V4 PP, Pg. 41, Possible pre
TTB-22-001_R 01
Mar 2, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Tips & Tricks V 01 - Applicability: All models. Pg 13 : Possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. Diavel 1260 (all model versions). Pg. 15: Indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. Multistrada V4 PP, Pg. 41, Possible pre
TTB-20-001 r25
Feb 4, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
Tips & Tricks V25 - Applicability: All models. Pg 12 : Update of engine oil filter cartridge tightening torque. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 38: Possible incorrect diameter of the silencer front or rear manifold in the Racing Ex
TTB-20-001 r25
Feb 4, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tips & Tricks V25 - Applicability: All models. Pg 12 : Update of engine oil filter cartridge tightening torque. Multistrada V4 (all model versions). Pg. 38: Possible incorrect diameter of the silencer front or rear manifold in the Racing Ex
TTB-20-001 rev20
Oct 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch b
TTB-20-001 rev20
Oct 26, 2021
220000 SEATS
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch b
TTB-20-001 rev20
Oct 26, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch b
SRV-TTB-20-001 r
Mar 30, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics ra
SRV-TTB-20-001 r
Mar 30, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics ra
SRV-TTB-20-001 r
Mar 30, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics ra
SRV-TTB-21-001v3
Mar 2, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics i
SRV-TTB-21-001v3
Mar 2, 2021
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics i
SRV-TTB-21-001v3
Mar 2, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics i
SRV-TTB-21-001v3
Mar 2, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics i
SRV-SRB-21-013
Feb 23, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped w
SRV-SRB-21-013
Feb 23, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped w
SRV-SRB-20-014
Apr 17, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the seque
SRV-SRB-19-045
Dec 31, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Scheduled Maintenance Check List Update - Applicability: All models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of Ducati's models. This includes updated mileage and time
SRV-SRB-19-046
Dec 31, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performa
SRV-SRV-19-035
Oct 8, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides inst
SRV-SRV-19-035
Oct 8, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides inst
DUCATI 748 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the DUCATI 748 across all model years (1994, 2002).
11
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths