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2007 Ducati Monster S4 R

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 Jul 10, 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 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2007 Ducati Monster S4 R, most frequently naming the electrical and fuel system categories. 24 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

  • Electrical150.0%
  • Fuel system150.0%

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

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.

Recent owner complaints

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

ElectricalFuel system
Filed Jul 10, 2012
Fire reported

MY DUCATI MONSTER S4R 2007 (PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2009 AND ONLY DRIVEN ABOUT 5K MILES, ALWAYS GARAGED, AND NEVER HAD SEEN A DROP OF WATER), AND WHICH WAS JUST RECENTLY SERVICED AT CYCLES 128, BEVERLY MA, LITERALLY WENT UP IN FLAMES ON JUNE 10, 2012. YES, IT LIT ON FIRE ON ITS OWN AND WENT UP IN FLAMES, BURNING TO A TOTAL LOSS. I WAS HAVING A NICE RIDE ON A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY AFTERNOON WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. FORTUNATELY, I WAS IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD AND WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY, STOOD THE BIKE UP ON ITS KICKSTAND, SHUT-OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVED THE KEY. AS I WAS GETTING OFF THE BIKE, I SAW SMOKE AND FLAMES SHOOT OUT TO THE SIDE FROM UNDER THE SEAT. I COULDN'T DO ANYTHING BUT CALL 911. BY THE TIME THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED, THE BIKE WAS COMPLETELY IN FLAMES AND HAD FALLEN TO ITS SIDE. DUCATI OF NORTH AMERICA HAS BASICALLY IGNORED MY STRONG URGENCY TO INVESTIGATE THE FIRE IN CASE OF A POTENTIAL PRODUCT DEFECT ISSUE THAT COULD REOCCUR AND PERHAPS CAUSE HARM TO OTHERS, NOR HAVE THEY OFFERED TO HELP IN ANY WAY. THE DEALER, WHICH ONLY TWO MONTHS PRIOR HAD DONE A COMPLETE SERVICE MAINTENANCE ON THE BIKE COSTING $400 (NO PROBLEMS WERE EXPERIENCED WITH THE BIKE IN PRIOR TWO YEARS), COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE SINCE IT HAD BURNED SO BADLY AND SIMPLY COMMENTED: "? IF THERE IS A SHORT OR HIGH RESISTANCE IN ONE OF THESE CIRCUITS THEY CAN CREATE ENOUGH HEAT TO SET PLASTIC ON FIRE (EVEN THE INSULATION ON THE WIRES THEMSELVES) THIS IS WHAT I THINK MOST LIKELY HAPPENED BUT I CAN'T TELL FOR SURE." IN A NUT SHELL, AND IN MY SINCEREST OPINION, NEITHER DUCATI OF NORTH AMERICA NOR CYCLES 128, BEVERLY, MA HAS SATISFACTORILY ADDRESSED WHAT COULD BE A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS PRODUCT OR SERVICE ISSUE. VERY DISAPPOINTING AND CONCERNING TO SAY THE LEAST. *TR

NHTSA ID
10465079
Incident
Jun 10, 2012
Mileage
5,100 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 S4 R by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007Viewing100—
2006120130.6
2005011—
2004001—
2003000—

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.