NHTSA vehicle safety data

1999 Ducati 996BIP Recalls & Complaints

The 1999 Ducati 996BIP 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 1999 Ducati 996BIP. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1999 Ducati 996BIP owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Ducati 996BIP, describing incidents dated September 27, 2007.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint
Wheels 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10206662 · Filed October 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DUCATI 996BIP. WHILE RIDING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND DRIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE STATION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE SERVICE STATION MECHANIC ADVISED HIM TO HAVE THE FUSES CHECKED. THE FUSES WERE INTACT…
ODI #863820 · Filed June 20, 2000
CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NHTSA 99V360000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99V360000 CONCERNING WHEELS: DISC: SPIDER. DEALER STATED THAT MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO SEND PART/ TOOL TO DEALERS TO CHECK TO SEE IF CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED. IN FACT, THERE IS ONLY ONE PART/TOOL MANUFACTURED…

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DUCATI/REAR WHEEL SPINDLE

NHTSA #99V360000 · Wheels — Hubcap/Cover · NHTSA notice

Reported December 23, 1999 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 4,165 vehicles

Owners notified December 16, 1999 · Vehicles built July 30, 1998 – September 18, 1998 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-973-839-2600.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1999 Ducati 996BIP. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 Ducati 996BIP.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10206662

Incident: September 27, 2007 · Filed: October 23, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DUCATI 996BIP. WHILE RIDING 80 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND DRIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE STATION. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART. THE SERVICE STATION MECHANIC ADVISED HIM TO HAVE THE FUSES CHECKED. THE FUSES WERE INTACT. THE SERVICE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WERE OIL RELATED FAILURES AND THAT THE OIL WAS NOT THE PROPER OIL HE SHOULD BE USING. THE MANAGER STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 6,400.

Wheels

ODI #863820

Filed: June 20, 2000

CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NHTSA 99V360000/MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 99V360000 CONCERNING WHEELS: DISC: SPIDER. DEALER STATED THAT MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO SEND PART/ TOOL TO DEALERS TO CHECK TO SEE IF CRACKS HAVE DEVELOPED. IN FACT, THERE IS ONLY ONE PART/TOOL MANUFACTURED WHICH CAN DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THIS PART/TOOL WILL BE SEND BY MANUFACTURER FROM STATE TO STATE. AFTER EACH STATE HAS INDIVIDUALLY INSPECTED THE VEHICLES/ MOTORCYCLES SOLD IN THAT STATE, THE PART/TOOL WILL BE SHIPPED TO DEALERS. *AK

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