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2004 Ducati Mts 1000

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.
19
Latest Feb 27, 2013
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.
2
Latest Jan 24, 2011
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 19 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Ducati Mts 1000, most frequently naming the fuel system, brakes and body & structure categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; and 23 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 system1470.0%
  • Brakes315.0%
  • Body & structure15.0%
  • Engine15.0%
  • Visibility15.0%

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

2 campaigns 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
11V020000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Jan 24, 2011
3,911 units potentially affected
The defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 MULTISTRADA 620, MODEL YEAR 2003-2006, MULTISTRADA 1000, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, MULTISTRADA 1100 MOTORCYCLES. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE FUEL TANK PUMP FLANGE SEAL.
The risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING WITH AN UPDATED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number RCL-10-055View on NHTSA.gov
05V085000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Mar 9, 2005
475 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL.
The risk: THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 408-253-0499.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number RCL-05-002 DNAView 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 19
Fuel system
Filed Feb 27, 2013

THE FUEL TANK HAS DEFORMED AND EXPANDED (ESPECIALLY IN LENGTH) TO THE POINT IT IS STUCK IN THE FRAME AND CAN'T BE REMOVED FOR VALVE ADJUSTMENT OR OTHER NORMAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10500617
Incident
Feb 26, 2013
Mileage
5,695 mi
Fuel system
Filed Jun 13, 2012

PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED TO RENDER THE MOTORCYCLE UNSAFE AS IT INTERFERES WITH THE MOVEMENT OF THE HANDLEBARS. ETHANOL IN THE PUMP FUEL IS THE CAUSE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10461630
Incident
Jun 1, 2012
Mileage
5,600 mi
Body & structureFuel system
Filed Jan 5, 2012

TANK IS EXPANDING AND RUBBING ON OTHER BODY PARTS. IT IS ALSO BUBBLING IN RANDOM SPOTS. I HAVE NOT TRIED TO REMOVE IT, SO I IT IS UNCLEAR IF IT HAS FITMENT ISSUES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10442496
Incident
Nov 1, 2011
Mileage
20,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Feb 12, 2011

RE: NHTSA 11V020 2004 DUCATI MTS 1000. I HAVE RECEIVED THE NOTICE REGARDING THE CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE O-RING AT THE FUEL TANK-PUMP FLANGE. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT THE O-RING IS NOT THE PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES AND THIS WILL BE A TEMPORARY, BANDAID SOLUTION AT BEST. THE REAL ISSUE IS THE POLYMER FUEL TANKS ARE EXPANDING/WARPING DUE TO ETHANOL IN THE GASOLINE. WHILE MINE HAS NOT LEAKED YET, IT IS SHOWING CLEAR SIGNS OF TANK WARPAGE AND EVEN WITH AN IMPROVED O-RING I AM CONCERNED IT WILL EVENTUALLY BEGIN TO LEAK GASOLINE. EVEN BEFORE LEAKS DEVELOP, OWNERS ARE REPORTING PROBLEMS REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE FUEL TANKS DUE TO EXPANSION AND WARPAGE. THE ONLY REAL FIX TO THIS PROBLEM IS TO HAVE DUCATI AND/OR THEIR FUEL TANK SUPPLIER (ACERBIS) REPLACE THE TANKS WITH UNITS THAT DO NOT REACT WITH GASOLINE CONTAINING ETHANOL. IT IS MY HOPE THAT THE NHTSA CAN BRING THE REQUIRED PRESSURE TO CAUSE THIS TO HAPPEN, THEREBY HELPING TO ENSURE THAT THE OWNERS/RIDERS OF THESE MOTORCYCLES ARE OPERATING SAFE MACHINES. *TR

NHTSA ID
10381674
Incident
Jan 10, 2011
Mileage
13,070 mi
Fuel system
Filed Dec 28, 2010

2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1000DS GAS TANK DEFORMS DUE TO ETHANOL FUEL. THE GAS TANK IS MADE OF A COMPOSITE PLASTIC MATERIAL. DEFORMATION CAUSES LEAKS AND/OR FAILURE OF ABILITY TO INSTALL OR REMOVE THE TANK FROM THE FRAME OF THE BIKE. DUCATI REPLACED THE TANK WITH ONE OF THE SAME MATERIAL THAT WILL DEFORM AGAIN. *TR

NHTSA ID
10372634
Incident
Dec 1, 2010
Mileage
34,000 mi
Fuel system
Filed Dec 5, 2010

2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA GAS TANK BUBBLE AND SPREADING. *TR

NHTSA ID
10369245
Incident
Jan 10, 2009
Mileage
5,489 mi
Fuel system
Filed Oct 28, 2010

THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2004 DUCATI MULTISTRADA HAS EXPANDED TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAN NO LONGER BE SAFELY REMOVED FROM THE FRAME. THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DUCATI DEALERSHIP. *TR

NHTSA ID
10362785
Incident
Oct 28, 2010
Mileage
22,500 mi
Fuel system
Filed Sep 16, 2010

GAS TANK IS MADE OF A NYLON POLYMER AND IT IS BEGINNING TO WARP. THE BIKE HAS LESS THAN 3,200 MILES ON IT. THE WARPING OF THE TANK COULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKAGE, AND HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHERS. DUCATI IS SELECTIVELY REPLACING THESE TANKS, BUT IN SOME CASES (MINE) BEING DENIED BECAUSE THERE IS NO LEAK (YET). *TR

NHTSA ID
10355981
Incident
Sep 15, 2010
Mileage
2,800 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 Mts 1000 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2006210—
2004Viewing192144.9
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.