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2010 Ducati MTS1200

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 May 16, 2011
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 Apr 21, 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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Ducati MTS1200, most frequently naming the brakes, engine and exterior lighting categories. 5 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; 1 NHTSA investigation names it; 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

  • Brakes133.3%
  • Engine133.3%
  • Exterior lighting133.3%

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

5 campaigns cover this model year

View all 5

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
11V253000

STEERING

Apr 21, 2011
1,051 units potentially affected
The defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 MULTISTRADA 1200, AND MODEL YEAR 2011, DIAVEL MOTORCYCLES. THE ELECTRONIC STEERING LOCK MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE DURING THE MOTORCYCLE "KEY-ON" PROCESS. THIS HAS BEEN LINKED DIRECTLY TO A CERTAIN REVISION OF THE HANDS FREE DEVICE SOFTWARE. IT COULD RESULT IN A SITUATION WHERE THE MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE MIGHT START WHILE THE STEERING LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. A RIDER COULD START THE MOTORCYCLE AND ATTEMPT TO RIDE AWAY WHILE THE STEERING IS STILL LOCKED.
The risk: THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE THE INABILITY TO STEER INCREASING THE RISK OF LOW SPEED TIP-OVER OR COLLISION, THUS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO THE RIDER.
The remedy: THE DEALER WILL UPDATE THE SOFTWARE OF THE HANDS FREE CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAView on NHTSA.gov
11V003000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Jan 5, 2011
1,196 units potentially affected
The defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MTS 1200S MOTORCYCLES. IN THE EVENT THE DRIVER SHOULD DOWNSHIFT OR MANEUVER WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED AND THE ENGINE AT IDLE, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL.
The risk: ENGINE STALLING COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number 10-004View on NHTSA.gov
10V358000

STEERING

Aug 2, 2010
196 units potentially affected
The defect: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 MOTORCYCLES. DURING PRODUCTION AN INCORRECT SCREW MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE MOTORCYCLE'S STEERING HEAD. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE STEERING HEAD TO POSSIBLY BECOME LOOSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
The risk: ANY LOOSENING OF THE STEERING HEAD COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE MOTORCYCLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING HEAD SCREW WITH THE CORRECT SCREW. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 1-800-231-6696.
DUCATI NORTH AMERICAManufacturer number RCL-10-003View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

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

PE10043ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

Motorcycle Stalling

Opened Nov 4, 2010
Closed Jan 7, 2011

Following a discussion with Ducati about a communication in it's June 5, 2010 Tips and Tricks newsletter, the company agreed to recall all Model Year 2010 MTS1200 motorcycles to address a tip-out stall issue.With that recall, submitted in lieu of a the PE Information Response, this investigation is closed.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMLed to recall 11V003000

Recent owner complaints

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

Brakes
Filed May 16, 2011

COMPLETE FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE.

NHTSA ID
10401909
Incident
Mar 15, 2011
Mileage
2,000 mi
EngineExterior lighting
Filed Nov 25, 2010

I HAVE ENCOUNTERED (3) COMPLETE ENGINE SHUT-DOWNS (FLAMEOUTS) ON MY MOTORCYCLE. FIRST INCIDENT OCCURRED WHILE IN THE VEHICLES "URBAN" MODE (200 MILES). AT ABOUT 20 MPH AS I WAS GEARING DOWN, THE MOTOR SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. I IMMEDIATELY PRESSED THE START BUTTON, AND PROCEEDED ON WITHOUT INCIDENT. ATTRIBUTED THE SHUTDOWN, AT THE TIME, TO A NEW BIKE ENDURING ITS BREAK-IN-PERIOD. SECOND EVENT HAPPENED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OUT FROM AN INTERSECTION (400 MILES). I ROLLED ON THE THROTTLE, AND BEFORE I LEFT THE CLUTCH OUT, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I AM AN EXPERIENCED MOTORCYCLIST. I HAVE STALLED MOTORCYCLES BEFORE. THIS INCIDENT WAS DUE TO THE MACHINE AND WAS A BIT SCARY. INTERSECTION, CROSS TRAFFIC, ETC. I RE-STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, AND DROVE AWAY WITHOUT INCIDENT. THIRD EVENT TRANSPIRED AT NIGHTTIME (1750 MILES). THIS WAS BY FAR THE MOST ALARMING OF THE THREE. WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH LEVER TO DOWNSHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR, (20-25 MPH) AGAIN, THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY SHUT OFF. ALSO, WHEN THE SHUT-DOWN OCCURRED, THE MOTORCYCLES HEADLIGHTS WENT DARK. I WAS IN A PREDICAMENT. MY NIGHT-VISION WAS HANDICAPPED FURTHER BY THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS SHINING TOWARD MY EYES. I IMMEDIATELY/CAUTIOUSLY BEGAN LEAVING THE CLUTCH LEVER OUT AS AN ATTEMPT TO REGAIN IGNITION AND LIGHTING(DRIFT START). I HAD ALREADY SELECTED FIRST GEAR, SO, THE COMPRESSION OF THE ENGINE, WAS GREATER THAN MY REAR WHEEL TRACTION, AND I BEGAN A REAR TIRE SKID THAT WAS RESOLVED BY PULLING THE CLUTCH LEVER. I THEN, WITH LOW NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY, DRIFTED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE ROADWAY SHOULDER. I THEN RESTARTED THE DUCATI, AND CAUTIOUSLY DROVE HOME. I HAVE DISCOVERED THERE ARE MANY MULTISTRADA OWNERS ON THE NET, AT "DUCATI.MS.", THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE UNEXPECTED FLAW WITH THE 2010 MODEL YEAR.

NHTSA ID
10368752
Incident
Aug 7, 2010
Mileage
200 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 MTS1200 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2011110—
2010Viewing251—

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.