NHTSA vehicle safety data

2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore Recalls & Complaints

The 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore, describing incidents dated November 19, 2011.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10436470 · Filed November 19, 2011
MY PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS UNSAFE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A 2007 DUCATI 1098S TRICOLORE SUPERBIKE. ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY A FACTORY AUTHORIZED DUCATI DEALER. I WAS SHOCKED THAT DUCATI NORTH AMERICA HAS PLACED THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AT RISK BY…

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VOLTAGE REGULATOR

NHTSA #08V638000 · Electrical System — Alternator/Generator/Regulator · NHTSA notice

Reported December 3, 2008 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 7,130 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-08-005 · Owners notified December 24, 2008 · Vehicles built November 29, 2006 – May 9, 2008 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

DUCATI IS RECALLING 7,130 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, 1098 TRICOLORE, 1098R, AND MY 2008-2009 848 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLE CHARGING SYSTEM MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY ENGINE HEAT AND STOP OPERATING. THIS RESULTS IN DAMAGE TO THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND ENSUING BATTERY DISCHARGE.

Safety consequence

THIS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD TO THE RIDER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR, INSTALL A HEAT GUARD BETWEEN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR AND THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND INSTALL A MODIFIED BATTERY SUPPORT. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON DECEMBER 24, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.

Notes

DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-08-005.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

REAR DRIVE SPROCKET

NHTSA #08V253000 · Power Train · NHTSA notice

Reported June 5, 2008 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 3,614 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-08-003 · Owners notified June 25, 2008 · Vehicles built October 3, 2006 – December 4, 2007 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

DUCATI IS RECALLING 3,614 MY 2007-2008 1098, 1098S, AND 1098 TRICOLORE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET CAN FAIL.

Safety consequence

IF THE SPROCKET WERE TO FAIL WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WILL EXPERIENCE A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND/OR THE CHAIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WITH THE CHASSIS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR DRIVE SPROCKET. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 25, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.

Notes

DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-08-003.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

TIMING BELT TENSIONER

NHTSA #07V176000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine — Gasoline — Belts and Associated Pulleys · NHTSA notice

Reported April 24, 2007 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 2 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-07-004 · Owners notified April 4, 2007 · Vehicles built September 20, 2006 – October 1, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL CYLINDERS MOBILE TIMING BELT TENSIONER IS DIMENSIONALLY INCORRECT.

Safety consequence

THE MOBILE TENSIONER CAN COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE TIMING BELT COVER WHICH COULD CAUSE THE TIMING BELT TO FAIL AND CONSEQUENTLY STOP THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING MOBILE TIMING BELT TENSIONER USING UPDATED COMPONENTS. THE RECALLBEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.

Notes

DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-07-004.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

THERMOSTAT HOSE REPLACEMENT

NHTSA #07V175000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System — Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported April 24, 2007 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 119 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL-07-002 · Owners notified February 8, 2007 · Vehicles built September 20, 2006 – October 1, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER HEAD FITTING TO THE THERMOSTAT PRODUCED A COOLANT LEAKAGE.

Safety consequence

COOLANT LEAKAGE OVER THE REAR SUSPENSION AND WHEEL COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

THE THERMOSTAT HOSE AND RELATIVE COUPLINGS WERE REPLACED. ALL MOTORCYCLES WERE CORRECTED BEFORE RETAIL DELIVERY TO CUSTOMERS.

Notes

DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-07-002.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Ducati 1098 Tricolore.

Fuel System, Gasoline

ODI #10436470

Incident: November 19, 2011 · Filed: November 19, 2011

MY PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS UNSAFE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND OPERATOR OF A 2007 DUCATI 1098S TRICOLORE SUPERBIKE. ALL REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES HAVE BEEN PERFORMED BY A FACTORY AUTHORIZED DUCATI DEALER. I WAS SHOCKED THAT DUCATI NORTH AMERICA HAS PLACED THE SAFETY OF THEIR CUSTOMERS AT RISK BY USING COST-CUTTING METHODS TO AUTHORIZE THE MANUFACTURE OF AN UNSAFE AND DEFECTIVE PLASTIC FUEL TANK. THE SHOCK CONTINUES AS DUCATI NORTH AMERICA HAS FAILED TO STEP UP AND OFFER THE REPLACEMENT OF A SAFE OEM METAL FUEL TANK TO RESOLVE THE ASSOCIATED SAFETY PROBLEMS, COSMETIC TROUBLES, AND OVERALL RESALE VALUE OF THESE VERY VALUABLE AND COLLECTIBLE MOTORCYCLES. DUCATI NORTH AMERICA HAS UTILIZED METAL FUEL TANKS ON BOTH PRIOR AND SUBSEQUENT SUPERBIKE MODELS. I HAVE ALREADY HAD MY PLASTIC FUEL TANK REPLACED ONCE UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY. (1) I AM ASKING DUCATI NORTH AMERICA TO HAVE A FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP REPLACE MY 2007 DUCATI 1098S TRICOLORE SUPERBIKE PLASTIC FUEL TANK WITH AN OEM ALUMINUM REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK (OEM PART NUMBER: 969A06907B) SHOWN ON PAGE 36 OF THE 2011 DUCATI PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES CATALOG AND ON PAGE 24 OF THE 2012 DUCATI PERFORMANCE ACCESSORIES CATALOG. (2) I AM ASKING DUCATI NORTH AMERICA TO HAVE A FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP REPAINT MY OEM ALUMINUM REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK TO ORIGINAL SPECIFICATIONS WITH THE FACTORY-CORRECT COLOR SCHEME AND ASSOCIATED FACTORY-CORRECT DECALS. (3) I AM ASKING DUCATI NORTH AMERICA TO HAVE A FACTORY AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP INSTALL MY NEWLY PAINTED FACTORY-CORRECT OEM ALUMINUM REPLACEMENT FUEL TANK WITH ALL FACTORY-CORRECT FUEL LINES AND FUEL RELATED COMPONENTS. (4) I AM ASKING THAT THERE WILL BE NO COST TO ME FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE ACTIONS. (5) I AM ASKING THAT A FACTORY RECALL BE ISSUED FOR ALL DUCATI MOTORCYCLES THAT ARE AFFECTED BY THIS WELL-KNOWN AND WELL-DOCUMENTED PROBLEM. *TR

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