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1996 Ducati 900S Recalls & Complaints

The 1996 Ducati 900S has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ducati dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Ducati 900S. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1996 Ducati 900S owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Ducati 900S, describing incidents dated May 29, 1996 to January 15, 1998.

Most-cited components

  • Engine 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Together, the 2 complaints on file report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

  • ODI #984974 · Filed

    A SEAL POPS AND SPREADS OIL ALL OVER THE REAR WHEEL AND THE ROAD. PLEASE DESCRIBE.

  • ODI #530168 · Filed

    TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE, CAUSING COLLISION.

Read all 2 complaints

DUCATI/CERTIFICATION LABELS

NHTSA #97V005000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice

Reported January 16, 1997 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 120 vehicles

Owners notified February 5, 1997 · Vehicles built October 1, 1995 – November 30, 1995 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT CERTIFICATION LABELS. INCORRECT TIRE RIM DATA IS PRINTED ON THESE LABELS. A TIRE SIZE OF 120/70 ZR MT 3.5X17 RIM AT 32.7 PSI COLD, AND 170/C0 ZR MT 5.50X17 RIM AT 36.9 PSI COLD. THE PROPER RIM SIZE IS MT 3.50X17 AND MT 4.50X17.

Safety consequence

INCORRECT TIRE INFLATION COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

A NEW CERTIFICATION DATA LABEL WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS FOR INSTALLATION ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES. IF THE OWNER DESIRES, A DUCATI DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 1997.NOTE:OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-201-839-2600, EXT. 17.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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