CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (23 reports).
2005 Ducati Monster S2 R recalls
Most common 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 23 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
What owners report
PLASTIC GAS TANK HAS EXPANDED AND WARPED, CAUSING TANK VENTS TO STOP WORKING EFFECTIVELY. GASOLINE NOW LEAKS AND SPRAYS EXTENSIVELY FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK, COVERING THE TANK AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITH GASOLINE. GASOLINE ALSO LEAKS EXTENSIVELY FROM THE OVERFLOW TUBE ONTO MY GARAGE FLOOR. THE EXPANSION HAS ALSO MADE IT VERY DIFFICULT TO ACCESS THE FRONT TANK RELEASE LATCH. I MAINLY OBSERVE THIS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS STATIONARY IN MY GARAGE. THE GASOLINE FUMES ARE ALWAYS PRESENT IN THE GARAGE. WHILE I HAVE NOT OBSERVED IT, I SUSPECT THIS LEAKING AND SPRAYING ALSO HAPPENS WHILE RIDING ON STREETS AND HIGHWAYS. THE CONSTANT PRESENCE OF GASOLINE OUTSIDE THE TANK IS UNSAFE. ON 3-17-17, THE DUCAT
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK ON THIS AND OTHER DUCATI MOTORCYCLES EXPAND WITH GENERALLY AVAILABLE NORTH AMERICAN GASOLINE, SUCH THAT THE TANK CANNOT BE ATTACHED TO THE FRONT ATTACHMENT AT THE IGNITION KEY AREA, NEAR THE HANDLE BARS. THIS MAKES THE FUEL TANK NOT SECURED TO THE FORWARD PART OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS LEAVES ONLY ONE ATTACHMENT, AT THE REAR HINGE, SO IF THE MOTORCYCLE CRASHES OR IS DROPPED THE FORWARD PART OF THE FUEL TANK WILL POP AWAY FROM THE FRAME, PROBABLY LEAKING AND SUSCEPTIBLE TO RUPTURE BEING PLASTIC. DUCATI IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND REPLACED THESE DEFECTIVE TANKS (INCLUDING MINE) PURSUANT TO A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. UNFORTUNATELY DUCATI USED OTHER ALSO DEFECTIVE TANKS (SAME
AFTER SEVERAL TANK REPLACEMENT BY DUCATI THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. TANK KEEPS SWELLING AND PUTS STRESS ON THE LATCH SO THAT IT CAN'T BE UNLATCH TO GET TO THE BATTERY OR FOR SERVICE . TANK ALSO DOESN'T SIT FIRM ON FRAME AT PIK SWELLING TIME . TANK ALSO LEAKS FUEL AT BOTTOM AROUND SEAL WHILE SWELLING IS AT MAX. FUEL GOES ALL OVER THE ENGINE AND FLOOR .DEALER SALES K 100 FUEL ADDITIVE FOR ETHANOL PROBLEMS SINCE DUCATI PERSIST ON NOT CHANGING TANK FOR A IMPROVED MATERIAL. *TR
THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK HAS EXPANDED DUE TO ETHANOL IN THE GASOLINE. IT IS PRESSING ON THE IGNITION SWITCH AND CAN NO LONGER BE MOUNTED OR REMOVED IN THE NORMAL FASHION. *TR
PLASTIC FUEL TANK IS SWOLLEN OR WARPED MAKING IT HARD TO LIFT THE TANK FOR SERVICE. ALSO, TANK DOESN'T SIT CORRECTLY ON THE FRAME, THE RUBBER FRAME BUMPERS SEEM TO HAVE MOVED OUTWARD ENOUGH TO NOT SIT FLUSH WITH THE FRAME. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH NUMEROUS MODELS IN THE DUCATI LINE WITH PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. *TR
2005 Ducati Monster S2 R questions
Does the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R: Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (23), Fuel/Propulsion System (4), Fuel System, Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Ducati Monster S2 R has been fixed?
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