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1996 Ducati M900

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.
1
Latest Aug 30, 1999
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.
1
Latest Mar 11, 1999
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.
0
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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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 1996 Ducati M900, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 5 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 system1100.0%

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

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Mar 11, 1999
560 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINE CONNECTING THE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL COCK CAN LEAK.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Fuel system
Filed Aug 30, 1999

CONSUMER UNABLE TO HAVE RECALL REPAIR MADE FOR FUEL LINE CONNECTING FUEL FILTER AND FUEL COCK DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICT WITH DEALER (99V-047). NLM

NHTSA ID
548263

Manufacturer communications

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

SRV-SRB-20-014

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - Applicability: All vehicle models, all years. This Service Bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. It includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the sequence of operations to be followed depending on the type of brake master cylinder installed. The attachment is available upon request.

SRV-SRB-19-046

POWER TRAIN

Final Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions - Applicability: All models and Model Years (except XDiavel). The purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service life of the final drive chain installed on the entire Ducati range of motorcycles.

SRV-SRB-19-045

EQUIPMENT

Scheduled Maintenance Check List Update - Applicability: All models. This service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of Ducati's models. This includes updated mileage and time interval maintenance schedules. The actual checklists referenced in this bulletin will be made available to NHTSA upon request.

SRV-SRV-19-035

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT

TiltWatch indicator for engine shipments - Applicability: all models, all years. This service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "TiltWatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. It also provides instruction on how to proceed, should an engine shipment be received with an activated TiltWatch indicator.

SVC-09-009

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL); STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR

DUCATI MOTORCYCLE: THE GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM APPLICABLE TO ALL DUCATI MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH 2V/4V ENGINES HAS BEEN REVISED DUE TO DIFFICULTY IN SELECTING A GEAR AND GEAR SELECTOR WAS SET INCORRECTLY. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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 M900 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1998020
1997010
1996Viewing110

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.