1997 Ducati 748
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Ducati 748. Newest first.
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a rear wheel hub spindle. internal cracks may be present on the rear wheel spindle.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the spindle to fail affecting the control of the motorcycle, and could result in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear wheel spindle and replace if necessary.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Hard chrome plating on face of rocker arms, that contact camshaft, flakes off and becomes suspended in the oil system. rocker arms without plating wear cam shafts and rocker arms. I have this issue on my 1997 ducati, and know of numerous other cases. ducati will only repair rocker arms that have…
Hard chrome plating on face of rocker arms, that contact camshaft, flakes off and becomes suspended in the oil system. rocker arms without plating wear cam shafts and rocker arms. I have this issue on my 1997 ducati, and know of numerous other cases. ducati will only repair rocker arms that have currently failed and require that I pay for labor. they will not pay to repair all rocker arms, yet still insist that I pay for all labor - even on future probable failures. this IS known to be a problem on 1997 and 1998 ducati model 748 motorcycles. the chrome flakes off in large segments and could possibly clog oil passages - causing the engine siezure.
- Wheels
Driveline to the rear wheel affected the attachment of the wheel. bushline fell & grinded down a retaining nut. this was repaired once before last year. dealer will be contacted. *ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical wire harness/voltage regulator malfunctioned in the motorcycle. melted wire harness & generator wires were located in or near the engine area. The battery light came on. The motorcycle was still drivable. Has taken motorcycle to dealer & electrical wire harness was repaired. *Ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10203083Tips & Tricks. Applicability: All Models, All Model Years, P. 10-Error P0314 Validation: High misfire with risk of damaging the catalytic converter; P.11-Control unit reprogramming. Multistrada V4S All Model Years, P.30-Right-hand switch button backlighting problems, P. 31-Possible appearance of stains and white dots on the instrument panel, P. 31 Possible malfunction of the heated passenger seat. Scrambler 800 MY 2021, P. 43- Possible appearance of errors U0323, P0500, P2158; Scrambler 800 MY 2021-2022, P44-Irregular idling rpm after engine start. Supersport 950, All Model Years, P.50-Engine warning light on: ECU Error P0314
- 10190055Tips & Tricks Ver 03. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics include aftermarket accessories, battery preparations, tire pressures sensing, gas cap paint, enhanced suspension, oil level checks, and instrument panel software.
- 10190054Tips & Tricks Ver 12. Applicability: All models, all model years. This Tips & Tricks bulletin informs dealers and service managers of non-safety time-saving efficiencies and observations, encountered by Ducati field technicians. Topics range from packaging & transport to engines and accessories, to cosmetic issues.
- 10188299Rideability Complaints. Applicability: All Models. The purpose of this service bulletin is distribute a questionnaire to help dealers and service managers collect detailed information about any rideability complaints for models equipped with a 4-cylinder engine. The purpose is to provide more comprehensive data to enable a better diagnosis of the situation. The referenced questionnaire is attached as an editable PDF, and is available to NHTSA upon request.
- 10174562Guided 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.
- 10169798Scheduled 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.
- 10169796Final 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.
- 10167176TiltWatch 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.
Every Ducati 748 model year
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