NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Ducati ST3 Recalls & Complaints

The 2006 Ducati ST3 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2006 Ducati ST3. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2006 Ducati ST3 owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Ducati ST3, describing incidents dated September 22, 2008.

Most-cited components

Engine 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10322845 · Filed March 30, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUCATI ST3 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE FUEL AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE DEALER…

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FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING HARNESS

NHTSA #06V485000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery · NHTSA notice

Reported December 18, 2006 · DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

Potentially affected: 468 vehicles

Ducati campaign RCL06-003/RCL07-001 · Owners notified January 17, 2007 · Vehicles built June 13, 2005 – March 23, 2006 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING CABLES INSTALLED DURING PRODUCTION COULD BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY POSSIBLY COMING IN CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPES.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION WILL BURN OUT THE CABLES INSULATION AND CAUSE A POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT STOPPING THE FUEL PUMP AND CONSEQUENTLY STOPPING THE ENGINE. IF THE ENGINE STOPS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL SENDING UNIT WIRING CABLES AND REPOSITION THEM IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-408-253-0499.

Notes

DUCATI RECALL NO. RCL-06-003/RCL-07-001.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 2006 Ducati ST3. 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 2006 Ducati ST3.

Engine and Engine Cooling

ODI #10322845

Incident: September 22, 2008 · Filed: March 30, 2010

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DUCATI ST3 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE FUEL AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS. THE FAILURE PERSISTED AND THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH IF THE FAILURE WERE TO OCCUR UNEXPECTEDLY. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NINE.

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