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2006 Ducati 749

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jan 31, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest May 2, 2006
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2006 Ducati 749, most frequently naming the fuel system, engine and powertrain (other) categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 26 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Fuel system233.3%
  • Engine116.7%
  • Powertrain (other)116.7%
  • Steering116.7%
  • Transmission116.7%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
06E035000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

May 2, 2006
1,611 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
The risk: A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLCView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Filed Jan 31, 2017
Crash reported1 injury reported

THIS IS FOR AFTERMARKET "DUCABIKE" (HTTP://WWW.DUCABIKE.COM/) SET OF FOOT PEGS NOT THE DUCATI MOTORCYCLE ITSELF. THE SET COMES WITH FOLDING PEGS THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO FOLD UPWARD. THE PROBLEM IS THE DESIGN. THE PEGS CAN TURN ON THEIR AXLE AND FOLD DOWNWARDS. THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE RIDING AND I CRASHED WHEN MY FOOT CAME OFF PEG.

NHTSA ID
10948621
Incident
Aug 26, 2016
Mileage
3,000 mi
Engine
Filed May 21, 2009

VEHICLE STALLS FTRQUENTLY WHEN AT IDLE, WHEN SLOWING AND/OR STOPPING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10269655
Incident
May 8, 2009
Fuel systemTransmission
Filed Feb 11, 2008

VEHICLE: '06 DUCATI 749 SUPERBIKE. PURCHASED NEW. THIS PAST SUMMER, WITH APPROX. 9,500 ON THIS VEHICLE, THE CLUTCHED SLIPPED TWICE; ONCE WHEN THE TEMP. WAS 115, ONCE WHEN IT WAS 85. NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE OR SINCE. BUT OBVIOUSLY, IF THE BIKE WON'T "GO", I AM VERY MUCH AT-RISK FOR GETTING BUMPED INTO OVER RUN-OVER BY OTHER VEHICLES. DUCATI HAS SAID THIS IS NORMAL WEAR! (?). ALSO, I RECENTLY TOOK THE BIKE IN AT 11,200 MI. TO DEL AMO MOTORSPORTS IN REDONDO BEACH, CA DUE TO STALLING AT IDLE ISSUES. THOUGH THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 WEEKS, I TOOK IT OUT Y'DAY 2/10, AND IT STALLED AGAIN. AS WITH THE CLUTCH, THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE, AS AT AN INTERSECTION, I AM VERY MUCH AT-RISK FROM BEING HIT FROM BEHIND BY A CLOSELY-FOLLOWING CAR, TRUCK, OR BUS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10217657
Incident
Feb 10, 2007
Mileage
9,500 mi
Fuel system
Filed Mar 26, 2007

THE FUEL PUMP FLANGE THAT HOLDS THE FUEL PUMP INTO THE TANK ON THE 2006 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 620 DARK HAS FAILED ON 2 OCCASIONS. EACH TIME HAS PRESENTED A LARGE FIRE HAZARD. THE FIRST TIME THE BIKE HAS PARKED UNATTENDED IN OUR GARAGE AND WE RETURNED HOME TO FIND THE WHOLE TANK OF FUEL HAD DRAINED ONTO THE GARAGE FLOOR. THE SECOND OCCASION WAS EVEN MORE WORRYSOME BECAUSE IT STARTED LEAKING FAST WHILE IN ROUTE HOME FROM WORK . THIS COATED THE REAR TIRE WITH GASOLINE WHICH WAS SPRAYING UP ONTO THE EXHAUST. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN MENTIONED MANY TIMES ON WEB DISCUSSION FORUMS. THAT SHOWS EVIDENCE THAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY BIKE IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. I HAVE BEEN VERY LUCKY AND CANNOT TRUST THE SAFTEY OF THE BIKE ANY LONGER UNTIL DUCATI ADDRESSES THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ID
10186240
Incident
Mar 26, 2007
Powertrain (other)Steering
Filed Dec 5, 2006
Crash reported1 injury reported

ON NOVEMBER 24TH I WAS IN A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT. WHILE RIDING MY 2006 749 DUCATI THE FRONT TIRE WAS WOBBLING BACK AND FORTH AND THE BACK TIRE BEGAN TO DO THE SAME. I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE BIKE AND SUBSEQUENTLY CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL, FRACTURING 5 VERTEBRA, BREAKING AN ARM AND A FOOT. THERE IS SOMETHING SERIOUSLY WRONG WITH THIS BIKE. *NM

NHTSA ID
10175152
Incident
Nov 24, 2006
Mileage
5,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

SRV-SRB-24-001

SUSPENSION

Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers of the assessment criteria for identifying front fork-related defects. The purpose is prevent technicians from mistaking oozing oil or assembly grease, for legitimate defects. The bulletin further provides examples and pictures for clarification.

SRV-SRB-23-036

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding. Applicability: All Models. This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletin SRV-SRB-20-014 published on 4/17/2020. It provides dealers and service managers with needed information to correctly bleed the front brake system of the various Ducati models. This bulletin further refers the reader to an attached diagnosis guide. The referenced guide/annex is available to NHTSA upon request.

SRV-SRB-23-037

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN

Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions. Applicability: All Models and Model Years (except XDiavel). This Service Bulletin replaces and cancels the previous bulletins: SRV-SRB-18-030 published on 05/11/2018, SRV-SRB-19-046 published on 12/31/2019, SRV-SRB-20-050 published on 11/24/2020. It provides dealers and service managers additional final drive chain care to ensure optimum performance and longevity for the chain. this includes cleaning, lubricating, inspecting and tension guidelines.

SRV-SRB-23-018R1

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models. This service repair bulletin instructs dealers and service managers on authorized procedures for identifying and isolating coolant and engine oil leaks. The use of a prescribed leak trace powder is stressed. This bulletin includes service instructions.

SRV-SRB-23-031

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin informs dealers and service managers about precautions in using abrasive cleaners for engine component sealant, and in particular the crankcase covers. The bulletin further provides cleaning instructions with approved cleaning tools.

SRV-SRB-23-018

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine. Applicability: All Models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with troubleshooting guidance for oil or coolant leaks. This bulletin includes service instructions.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ducati 749 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006Viewing510—
2005010—
2004320—
2003120—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.