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2007 Ducati Monster 696

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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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 Jun 12, 2012
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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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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Overview

Our database contains 11 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2007 Ducati Monster 696, most frequently naming the fuel system category. 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 27 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

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

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE10045ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

Fuel leak at pump/tank interface

Opened Nov 4, 2010
Closed Feb 28, 2011

After opening this PE, we met with subject owners, dealers, and Ducati North America personnel.We learned that the subject leakage is limited to the Multistrada line alone and is unrelated to composite fuel tank deformation.Rather it stems from the inability of the original sealing O-ring to conform to the tank's relatively rough sealing surface.Recall 11V-020 provides a new X section O-ring to address the Multistrada issue and with that recall, this PE is closed for the Multistrada.Meanwhile, unlike the Multistrada, the Monster line fails to exhibit a current safety defect trend and, on that basis, this PE is closed for those models as well.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLYLed to recall 11V020000

Recent owner complaints

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

View all 11
Fuel system
Filed Jun 12, 2012

THE GAS TANK ON THIS MOTORCYCLE IS PLASTIC AND HAS SWOLLEN TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL NOT SECURELY LATCH TO THE FRAME. IT HAS SWOLLEN AGAINST THE LATCH THAT CONNECTS IT AND INTO THE IGNITION SYSTEM. IF YOU RIDE THIS BIKE, YOU ARE RIDING IT WITHOUT THE TANK CONNECTED TO THE BIKE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10461315
Incident
Oct 22, 2009
Fuel system
Filed Jun 16, 2011

I HAVE A WARPED/EXPANDING GAS TANK ON A 2007 DUCATI MONSTER 695 MOTORCYCLE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10407129
Incident
Jun 16, 2010
Mileage
10,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 15, 2011

ETHANOL REACTS WITH THE PLASTIC TANK CAUSING IT TO EXPAND RESULTING IN POSSIBLE GAS LEAKING. WARPING OF THE TANK AND EXPANSION SIGNS ARE VISIBLE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10382686
Incident
Feb 1, 2011
Mileage
9,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 16, 2010

2007 DUCATI MONSTER 695 FUEL TANK IS EXPANDING AND WARPING. TANK IS A PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION AND SHOWS SIGNS OF CHANGES IN SIZE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10355892
Incident
Sep 16, 2010
Mileage
7,500 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 8, 2010

THE PLASTIC GAS TANK ON MY 2007 DUCATI MONSTER 695 IS EXPANDING, THE RUBBER MOUNTS THAT HOLD IT TO THE FRAME HAVE NOW COMPLETELY OVERLAPPED THE FRAME ON ONE SIDE, AND IT IS EXPANDING OVER THE IGNITION SWITCH AND PUTTING CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE ON IT. I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE IT WILL EXPAND BEFORE IT CRACKS SOMEWHERE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, IT IS COMPLETELY STOCK FROM THE FACTORY. *TR

NHTSA ID
10354561
Incident
Sep 1, 2010
Mileage
5,300 mi
Fuel system
Filed Aug 13, 2010

THE NYLON FUEL TANK ON MY DUCATI MONSTER IS EXPANDING DUE TO USE OF ETHANOL FUEL BLENDS AT MOST MAJOR GAS STATIONS. IT IS BEGINNING TO LEAK AROUND THE TOP AND SWELL ON THE SIDES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10349184
Incident
Aug 4, 2010
Mileage
12,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 13, 2010

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING, AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I HAVE TO WEDGE IT AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT ON THE FRAME. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE EXCEPT FOR AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST AND SOME COSMETIC CHANGES. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. I AM CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10342945
Incident
Jun 5, 2010
Mileage
2,500 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jul 6, 2010

MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING, AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I HAVE TO WEDGE IT AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT ON THE FRAME. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE EXCEPT FOR AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST AND SOME COSMETIC CHANGES. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY). I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10341710
Incident
Jul 3, 2010
Mileage
7,400 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.

TTB-23-001 rev07

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM- CLUTCH,NEUTRAL,SIDESTAND; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; STRUCTURE; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Tips and Tricks Revision 7 Summary. Range and motor error codes for the Multistrada; assembly procedure of the brake caliper mounting plate when refitting the rear wheel for the Monster; oil seal install instructions on dry clutch housing for the Panigale; and timing layshift seal removal for a all models.

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 Monster 696 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2012111—
2009510—
2008700—
2007Viewing110130.3
2006201—
2005001—

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.