NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer 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 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer, describing incidents dated June 4, 2022 to May 18, 2024.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
Newest complaints
ODI #11589475 · Filed
Spontaneous rear brake failure!!! No leaks are seen and fluid reservoir is full. May be related to master cylinder. I will bring my motorcycle to the Ducati dealer next week for inspection/service.
ODI #11469999 · Filed
Rear brake pedal frequently exhibits excessive travel to the point the rear brake is useless. The remedy is to flush with fresh fluid, which will last from a day to a week, depending on ambient temperature and miles ridden.
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Preliminary Evaluation PE21-003: Extended Stopping Distance
Closed July 9, 2021
Front Brake Master Cylinder Failure
NHTSA #17V812000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 2017 · Ducati North America
Potentially affected: 6,758 vehicles
Repair completion: 84.88% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified January 30, 2018 · Vehicles built March 1, 2017 – November 20, 2017 (per NHTSA)
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 800 Café Racer motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with Brembo front brake master cylinders that may fail.
Safety consequence
If the front brake master cylinder fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Ducati Scrambler 800 Cafe Racer model years
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