2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER

1 recalls — 1 complaints — 46 TSBs

17V812000 Dec 15, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Defect Description
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2015-2018 1299 motorcycles (including STD, S, FE and SL models), Monster 1200 motorcycles (including S and R models), Multistrada motorcycles (including S and PP models), 2015-2017 Panigale R, 2016-2018 XDaviel S motorcycles and 2017-2018 Scrambler ... Read more
Consequence
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake master cylinder piston, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-800-231-6696.
6,758 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ducati North America

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 13, 2022
Incident date: Jul 23, 2022
I had this motorcycle serviced on March 18th, 2022 with 11,299 miles on the odometer. At that service in March of 2022, the technician indicated that the brakes were "1-Good" on a scale of 1-3, with 3 being "unroadworthy." Within those 4 months between the braking issue, there was no indication that... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2018 DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER

46 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC8
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
350000 EQUIPMENT6
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
100000 POWER TRAIN2
160000 STRUCTURE2
020000 SUSPENSION2
SRV-SRB-24-001 Jan 18, 2024
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
SRV-SRB-23-060 Dec 19, 2023
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Rear Brake System Update Summary. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels bulletin SRV-SRB-23-053 published on 10/17/2023. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the availability of new
SRV-SRB-23-036 Jul 17, 2023
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
SRV-SRB-23-037 Jul 13, 2023
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
SRV-SRB-23-037 Jul 13, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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
SRV-SRB-23-018R1 Jul 10, 2023
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
SRV-SRB-23-031 Jun 16, 2023
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
SRV-SRB-23-018 May 16, 2023
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
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
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
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 rev19 Oct 18, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: Panigale (V4, V4 S) MY2018-2021, P.22-Contact between tire and front mudguard; Scrambler 800 MY2014-2022, P.25-Possible water seepage inside front and rear turn indicators; Streetfighter V4 MY2020-2022, P. 30,
TTB-20-001 rev19 Oct 18, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: Panigale (V4, V4 S) MY2018-2021, P.22-Contact between tire and front mudguard; Scrambler 800 MY2014-2022, P.25-Possible water seepage inside front and rear turn indicators; Streetfighter V4 MY2020-2022, P. 30,
TTB-20-001 rev19 Oct 18, 2021
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Tips & Tricks. Applicability: Panigale (V4, V4 S) MY2018-2021, P.22-Contact between tire and front mudguard; Scrambler 800 MY2014-2022, P.25-Possible water seepage inside front and rear turn indicators; Streetfighter V4 MY2020-2022, P. 30,
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
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-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-TSB-20-004 Apr 28, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
"CR191 a?? Rear Brake Hoses Check and Replace if Required - Monster 821 Model Year 2018-2020 (all versions). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers a potential for the rear brake application to soften over ti
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-TSB-20-002 Apr 9, 2020
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CR188 - Rear brake hose check and replace if req- Applicability: Monster 797 Model Year 2017-2020 (all models). This technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers a potential for the rear brake application to soften over
SRV-ESB-20-001 Mar 19, 2020
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
SRV-ESB-20-001 Mar 19, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
SRV-ESB-20-001 Mar 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
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
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
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-SRB-18-028 Oct 9, 2018
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Procedure to check and adjust the clutch fluid pressure - This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about reports of difficulty in detection of the "neutral" gear (N) with consequent possible engine cranking. It also prov
SRV-ESB-18-004 May 3, 2018
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

DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER across all model years (2017–2018).

2 Total Recalls
3 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

DUCATI SCRAMBLER 800 CAFE RACER — Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2018 (current) 1 1
2017 1 2 View

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