2004 DUCATI MTS 1000

2 recalls, 22 complaints - 38 TSBs

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Defect Description

DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 MULTISTRADA 620, MODEL YEAR 2003-2006, MULTISTRADA 1000, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, MULTISTRADA 1100 MOTORCYCLES. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE FUEL TANK PUMP FLANGE SEAL.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING WITH AN UPDATED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.

3,911 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL.

Consequence

THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 408-253-0499.

475 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Complaint Statistics

22 total complaints

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE	12
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	1
STRUCTURE:BODY	1

Incident date: Feb 26, 2013

THE FUEL TANK HAS DEFORMED AND EXPANDED (ESPECIALLY IN LENGTH) TO THE POINT IT IS STUCK IN THE FRAME AND CAN'T BE REMOVED FOR VALVE ADJUSTMENT OR OTHER NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES. *TR

Incident date: Jun 1, 2012

PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED TO RENDER THE MOTORCYCLE UNSAFE AS IT INTERFERES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBARS. ETHANOL IN THE PUMP FUEL IS THE CAUSE. *TR

Incident date: Nov 1, 2011

TANK IS EXPANDING AND RUBBING ON OTHER BODY PARTS. IT IS ALSO BUBBLING IN RANDOM SPOTS. I HAVE NOT TRIED TO REMOVE IT, SO I IT IS UNCLEAR IF IT HAS FITMENT ISSUES. *TR

Incident date: Nov 1, 2011

TANK IS EXPANDING AND RUBBING ON OTHER BODY PARTS. IT IS ALSO BUBBLING IN RANDOM SPOTS. I HAVE NOT TRIED TO REMOVE IT, SO I IT IS UNCLEAR IF IT HAS FITMENT ISSUES. *TR

Incident date: Jan 10, 2011

RE: NHTSA 11V020 2004 DUCATI MTS 1000. I HAVE RECEIVED THE NOTICE REGARDING THE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE O-RING AT THE FUEL TANK-PUMP FLANGE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE O-RING IS NOT THE PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES AND THIS WILL BE A TEMPORARY, BANDAID SOLUTION AT BEST. THE REAL ISSUE IS THE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2010

2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000DS GAS TANK DEFORMS DUE TO ETHANOL FUEL. THE GAS TANK IS MADE OF A COMPOSITE PLASTIC MATERIAL. DEFORMATION CAUSES LEAKS AND/OR FAILURE OF ABILITY TO INSTALL OR REMOVE THE TANK FROM THE FRAME OF THE BIKE. DUCATI REPLACED THE TANK WITH ONE OF THE SAME MATERIAL THAT WILL DEF... Read more

Incident date: Jan 10, 2009

2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA GAS TANK BUBBLE AND SPREADING. *TR

Incident date: Oct 28, 2010

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAN NO LONGER BE SAFELY REMOVED FROM THE FRAME. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DUCATI DEALERSHIP. *TR

Incident date: Sep 15, 2010

GAS TANK IS MADE OF A NYLON POLYMER AND IT IS BEGINNING TO WARP. THE BIKE HAS LESS THAN 3,200 MILES ON IT. THE WARPING OF THE TANK COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE, AND HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHERS. DUCATI IS SELECTIVELY REPLACING THESE TANKS, BUT IN SOME CASES (MINE) BEING DENIED BECAUSE THERE IS NO LEAK ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2010

FUEL TANK LEAK OVER EXHAUST PIPES. LEAK AT FLANGE TO TANK. NEW FLANGE O RING DOES NOT STOP THE LEAK. *TR

Incident date: May 1, 2010

EXPANDING AND LEAKING PLASTIC MOTORCYCLE FUEL TANK. PRESENTS FIRE DANGER AND ILL FITMENT AND ATTACHMENT TO THE FRAME. *TR

Incident date: Jul 1, 2009

I HAVE A 2006 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000S DS WITH APPROX. 20,000 MILES. IN 2009, I NOTICED THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON MY MOTORCYCLE HAS STRETCHED LENGTHWISE AND BULGED WIDTHWISE TO THE POINT WHERE THE MOUNTING SCREWS DO NOT LINE UP WITH THE TANK. THE FUEL FILLER RECESS IN THE TANK IS ALSO SHOWING CRACKS ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 19, 2010

2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000DS MOTORCYCLE. GAS TANK MADE FROM COMPOSITE MATERIAL (RATHER THAN METAL) IS DEFORMING/GROWING DUE TO ETHANOL FUEL. INTERIOR COATING IS DEFICIENT, IT IS NOT SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT ABSORPTION OF WATER FROM ETHANOL WHICH CAUSES THE TANK TO EXPAND OVER TIME. GAS TANK HAS EXPAN... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2010

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. THE TANK FRAME MOUNTS NO LONGER PROPERLY LINE UP WITH MOUNTING BOLTS ON TANK CORRECTLY. I HAVE NOT S... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2009

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000DS HAS BEGUN EXPANDING. THE EXPANSION OF THE TANK TO THIS POINT HAS ONLY LED TO MISALIGNED BODY PANELS AND A POOR FIT OF THE TANK ITSELF ON THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRAME. FURTHER EXPANSION OF THE TANK, AS HAS BEEN OBSERVED ON NUMEROUS OTHER MOTORCYCLES WITH... Read more

Incident date: Jun 3, 2008

1. REGULAR USE ON THE STREET OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS 12000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER AND A GOVERNOR TO PREVENT REDLINING. 2. THE FAILURE APPEARS TO BE WIDESPREAD ON DUCATIS MADE BEFORE 2006. THERE IS EXTENSIVE DOCUMENTATION OF THE PROBLEM AND DUCATI NORTH AMERICA APPEARS TO BE ARBITRARY ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2006

I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT AN ISSUE WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ON THE '04 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000DS. WHEN BRAKING THE BIKE SHUDDERS VIOLENTLY CAUSING A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL. THIS HAPPENS 8 OUT OF 10 STOPS. THERE IS CURRENTLY A FORUM DISCUSSION GOING ON SINCE 2003 REGARDING THE DREADED BRAKE SHUDDER ON ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 18, 2006

Incident date: Jun 1, 2004

FRONT BRAKES VIBRATE AND SHUDDER EVERY TIME THE MOTORCYCLE IS APPROACHING A STOP, SOMETIMES VIOLENTLY. THIS BEGAN WHEN THE BIKE HAD REACHED 600 MILES IN SERVICE, AND HAS NOT STOPPED SINCE THEN. THERE ARE NOW HAS 3600 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INSPECTED THE BIKE BUT GAVE NO REMED... Read more

Incident date: Sep 10, 2005

REAR VIEW MIRRORS ON MODEL YEAR 2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000DS MOTORCYCLE ARE EFFECTIVELY USELESS. REARWARD VISIBILITY IS ESSENTIALLY NIL, EVEN WITH FULL ADJUSTMENT ONE IS UNABLE TO SEE LITTLE MORE THAN THE RIDERS ARMS. DUCATI OBVIOUSLY KNOW OF THIS DEFECT BECAUSE MODEL YEAR 2005 BIKES HAVE DIFFEREN... Read more

Incident date: Jun 15, 2005

UPON APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKE, FREQUENTLY THE MOTORCYCLE FRONT END SHAKES BACK AND FORTH. THIS CAN GET VIOLENT AT TIMES AND THE RIDER LOSES CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *NM

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 DUCATI MTS 1000

38 manufacturer communications from 23 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	6
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC	5
350000 EQUIPMENT	4
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
020000 SUSPENSION	2
013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR	1
103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)	1

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tips and Tricks Summary Rev.10. Applicability: Multistrada. This bulletin provides instructions for correct bike battery charging and maintenance procedure.

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

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

160000 STRUCTURE

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

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

020000 SUSPENSION

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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

013100 STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

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.

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

DUCATI MTS 1000 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DUCATI MTS 1000 across all model years (2003, 2006).

5 Total Recalls

25 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

0 Reported Crashes

0 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

DUCATI MTS 1000 - Year by Year

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

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2006	1	2	View
2004 (current)	2	22
2003	2	1	View

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Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 DUCATI MTS 1000

Most Affected Components

DUCATI MTS 1000 - All Years Overview

DUCATI MTS 1000 - Year by Year

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