CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Ducati 748 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
1998 Ducati 748 recalls
Most common 1998 Ducati 748 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
What owners report
PROBLEM: THE CHROME HARDFACING ON THE ROCKER ARMS FLAKE DUE TO SUBSTANDARD PROCESSING ON THE DUCATI SUPERBIKE SERIES OF MOTORCYCLES. THOUSANDS AND THOUSANDS OF DUCATI OWNERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT DUCATI NORTH AMERICA HAS FAILED REPEATEDLY TO INITIATE A FIX. DT
THE ENGINE CASE BOLT HOLE HAS BROKEN. THIS IS WHERE THE MOTOR IS HELD IN THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS IS A MAJOR PART THAT KEEPS THE BIKE TOGETHER. THE BOLT ITSELF IS NOT BROKEN BUT IT IS EXPOSE. IF IT CONTINUEDS TO CRACK, IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. I WOULD LIKE IT FIXED BY DUCATI.*AK
ROCKER ARM IS FLAKING/ VAVLES DO NOT OPEN, AND MOTORCYCLE RUNS LEAN. ALSO, VALVES BURNED AND PISTONS CRACKED. CONTACTED DEALER. *AK
ROCKER ARMS INSIDE THE MOTOR HAVE A HARD CHROME PLATING WHICH HAS FLAKED OFF OF THREE ROCKERS, ENHANCING WEAR OF THE ROCKERS AND THE CAMSHAFT LOBES. THIS PROBLEM IS WELL-KNOWN AMONG DUCATI MOTORCYCLE OWNERS, AND IF LEFT UNNOTICED AND UNREPAIRED IT COULD *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF RECALL (99V-048) PRIOR TO NOTICE ON TWO OCCASIONS RESULTING IN LEAKAGE OF FUEL. MJS
1998 Ducati 748 questions
Does the 1998 Ducati 748 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 Ducati 748: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ducati 748?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Fuel System, Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Ducati 748 has been fixed?
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