2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS

1 recalls, 31 complaints - 50 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WATER IMPELLER DOES NOT TURN DUE TO THE INSTALLATION OF AN INCORRECT LAYSHAFT. IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE WATER PUMP COULD OCCUR CAUSING OVERHEATING OF THE ENGINE COMPONENTS AND POSSIBLY ENGINE SEIZURE.

Consequence

IF THE ENGINE STOPPED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE WATER PUMP FOR PROPER OPERATION AND WILL REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 14, 2007. OWNER MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.

8 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

31 total complaints 1 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	24
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
STRUCTURE:BODY	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
STRUCTURE	1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1

Incident date: Mar 15, 2014

2008 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS VOLTAGE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR OVER HEATS AND CATCHES FIRE. MELTS AND DESTROYS OTHER COMPONENTS SURROUNDING THE UNIT, SUCH AS THE OIL BREATHER TANK AND THE SEAT. THIS PROBLEM IS IDENTIFIED IN THE NHTSA DATABASE FOR OTHER DUCATI MODELS. THE VOLTAGE RECTIFIER IS USED ON ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 11, 2011

THIS DUCATI MONSTER S4RS MOTORCYCLE IS ONE OF THE MANY THAT EXPERIENCED DEFORMATION OF THE FUEL TANK AND COMPROMISE OF THE INTERNAL FUEL PUMP OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CAUSE OF THE DEFORMATION IS DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY WITH FUEL ITSELF; VERY POSSIBLY ETHANOL IN PARTICULAR. THIS MOTORCYCLE'S GAS TANK ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2011

THE FUEL TANK IS DEFORMING AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. *TR

Incident date: May 5, 2010

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND AND DISTORT. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH IS NOW SERIOUSLY DISTORTED. PREVIOUSLY THE TANK WOULD OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOU... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2011

2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS PLASTIC TANK IS SWELLING. WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY ONCE. NEW WARRANTED TANK HAS NOW SWELLED. DUCATI HAS THUS FAR, SAID IT IS ONLY A COSMETIC ISSUE. HOWEVER THERE ARE THE CHANCES OF THE TANK SPLITTING, SWELLING TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL NOT LATCH DOWN OR SWELL TO THE POINT... Read more

Incident date: Apr 4, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS SWELLING AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK ON TO THE MOTOR IN WHICH THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A FIRE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER REGARDING THE SWELLING FUEL TANK BUT THE DEALER DID ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2010

MOTORCYCLE GAS TANK EXPANDING, DUCATI S4RS 2007. *TR

Incident date: Jul 15, 2010

NYLON MOTORCYCLE FUEL TANK EXPANDS & CHANGES DIMENSIONS WHEN E10 IS USED. NYLON ABSORBS WATER FROM E10. *TR

Incident date: Nov 17, 2010

THE PLASTIC GAS TANK ON MY 2007 DUCATI MONSTER MODEL S4RS HAS BECOME DEFORMED TO THE POINT THAT THE GAS TANK MOUNTING CLAMP HAS BEEN OBSCURED SUCH THAT THE TANK CANNOT BE PROPERLY SECURED TO THE MOTORCYCLE, CREATING A RISK OF BECOMING LOOSE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN OPERATION.

Incident date: Oct 23, 2010

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2007 DUCATI S4RS HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT IT COULD NO LONGER FIT ON THE BIKE. THIS TANK WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE SAME PROBLEM LESS THEN A YEAR AGO. THE ISSUE APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK REACTING THE FUEL. IT MAY BE RELATED TO ETHANOL IN THE ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2010

MOTORCYCLE PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS EXPANDED. THE FAILURE IS DUE TO INCOMPATIBILITY OF MATERIALS AND FUEL ADDITIVES. COULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE, CONTROL INTERFERENCE, POSSIBLE CRASH. *TR

Incident date: Aug 15, 2010

FUEL TANK HAS INCREASED IN SIZE AND SHAPE IS DEFORMED. TANK SUPPORTS TO FRAME OF MOTORCYCLE ARE PUSHED AWAY FROM FRAME. TANK IS IN CONTACT WITH STEERING HEAD OF MOTORCYCLE. LATCH TO REMOVE TANK IS JAMMED INTO IGNITION SWITCH. THESE ISSUES ARE A SAFETY CONCERN IF LATCH OR TANK SUPPORTS FAIL. LATC... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2010

MY 2007 DUCATI S4RS MOTORCYCLE FUEL TANK SWELLED TO THE POINT IT WAS NOT RESTING SECURELY ON THE FRAME, THE BARS WOULD CONTACT IT BEFORE FULL LEFT OR RIGHT TURNING MOVEMENT, IT PUSHED AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING THE FUEL TANK LATCH TO NOT ENGAGE, AND THE PAINT CRACKED OFF. DUCATI UNOFFICIAL... Read more

Incident date: Jul 6, 2010

Incident date: Aug 1, 2010

FUEL TANK IS PLASTIC AND APPEARS TO HAVE A REACTION WITH THE ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CAUSING THE MATERIAL TO SWELL IN ALL DIMENSIONS. THIS CAUSES THE TANK MOUNTING TO BECOME HIGHLY STRESSED, UNSEATED AND UNSTABLE. THE TANK IS INTERFERING WITH THE STEERING. *TR

Incident date: Aug 9, 2009

DUCATI MOTORCYCLE GAS TANK EXPANDING. EXPANDED SO MUCH THAT IT WAS NOT SITTING PROPERLY ON MOTORCYCLE FRAME, WAS UNABLE TO UNLATCH OR RELATCH TO BIKE TO GAIN ACCESS TO BATTERY. HAD TANK REPLACE LAST YEAR UNDER WARRANTY BY DUCATI. BUT THE NEW TANK IS NOW EXPANDING AND IT HAS BEEN 1 YEAR. FEEL THI... Read more

Incident date: Jun 28, 2010

FUEL TANK ON 2007 DUCATI S4R IS EXPANDING AND BULGING. CONCERNED GAS TANK WILL EVENTUALLY SPLIT, LEAKING FUEL ON HOT ENGINE RESULTING IN FIRE. *TR

Incident date: May 1, 2010

EXPANDING PLASTIC GAS TANK ON A 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS MOTORCYCLE. *TR

Incident date: May 1, 2010

EXPANDING PLASTIC GAS TANK ON A 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS MOTORCYCLE. *TR

Incident date: May 15, 2010

THE GAS TANK ON MY 2007 DUCATI MONSTER 695 HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT WHERE IT IS NO LONGER TO PROPERLY ATTACH TO THE MOTORCYCLE. I HAVE REQUESTED A NEW TANK FROM DUCATI NORTH AMERICA, AND AM AWAITING A DECISION ON WHETHER OR NOT TO REPLACE IT. *TR

Incident date: Feb 4, 2010

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEEN EXPANDING. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT WHAT IS MORE WORRYING IS THE FACT THAT WHEN HIT A MODERATE BUMP ON THE ROAD, THE TANK BECOMES U... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2009

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING, AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I H... Read more

Incident date: Dec 6, 2009

EXPANDING GAS TANK. *TR

Incident date: Oct 30, 2009

MY 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS HAVE INCREASED AND IT DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME AND IT NOW PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK AND THERE HAS BEEN NO DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2009

I PURCHASED MY 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS MOTORCYCLE NEW, TAKING DELIVERING IN APRIL, 2007. OVER THE PAST YEAR, I HAVE ENCOUNTERED INCREASING DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING AND REFASTENING THE LATCH THAT HOLDS THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE ON THE MOTORCYCLE. UPON CLOSER EXAMINATION, I DISCOVERED THAT THE FUEL TAN... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2009

Incident date: Jul 14, 2009

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND AND DEFORM. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING, AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2009

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I HAVE TO WEDGE IT AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFI... Read more

Incident date: Apr 7, 2009

Incident date: May 14, 2007

JUST AFTER SERVICING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 600 MILES IT STALLED WHILE SHIFTING INTO GEAR. THERE WAS NO PROBLEM PRIOR TO THE SERVICE. THE MOTORCYCLE TOTALLY SHUT DOWN WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR. PRIMARILY, FIRST GEAR 5 TIMES AND ONCE GOING INTO SECOND GEAR, AND IT WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED TWICE THE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS. SINCE OCTOBER OF 2006, THE CONTACT'S ENGINE HAS BEEN STALLING. WHILE IDLING AT A STOP, THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURS BETWEEN 0 AND 25 MPH. ONCE THE VEHICLE ACCELERATES BEYOND 25 MPH, IT OPERATES NORMALLY. ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS

50 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	12
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	5
020000 SUSPENSION	2
160000 STRUCTURE	2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	2
100000 POWER TRAIN	2

020000 SUSPENSION

Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technic

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed info

100000 POWER TRAIN

Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant an

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcas

045100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing f

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

160000 STRUCTURE

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

110920 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM- CLUTCH,NEUTRAL,SIDESTAND

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes s

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

020000 SUSPENSION

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

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Ducati Immobilizer Systems - Applicability: All vehicles with electronic coded keys. This Electronic Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the bulletin SRV-ESB-18-004 published on May 3rd, 2018 and provides information regarding the Immobi

350000 EQUIPMENT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Immobilizer Systems - This electronic service bulletin supersedes SRV-ESB-16-002 published 10/06/2016. it contains updated system information regarding Ducati Immobilizer Systems (engine start lock systems) for the listed year models. The

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: INFORMATION BEING PROVIDED REGARDING IMPROPER COUPLING OF TANK RUBBER PADS ONTO FRAME AND THE DIFFICULT USE OF FRONT CLOSING TANK HOOK DUE TO FUEL TANK EXPANSION. *PE

103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: THE GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM APPLICABLE TO ALL DUCATI MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 2V/4V ENGINES HAS BEEN REVISED DUE TO DIFFICULTY IN SELECTING A GEAR AND GEAR SELECTOR WAS SET INCORRECTLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED.

013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

INTERFERENCE BETWEEN FRONT WHEEL/HEAD AND BETWEEN FRONT MUDGUARD/RADIATOR. *KB

200000 WHEELS

INTERFERENCE BETWEEN FRONT WHEEL/HEAD AND BETWEEN FRONT MUDGUARD/RADIATOR. *KB

DUCATI MONSTER S4RS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DUCATI MONSTER S4RS across all model years (2007, 2007).

1 Total Recalls

34 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

DUCATI MONSTER S4RS - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2007 (current)	1	31
2006	0	3	View

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 DUCATI MONSTER S4RS

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