2006 Ducati Monster S4 R Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (12 reports).

0Recalls
12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2006 Ducati Monster S4 R recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R.

Most common 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R problems

Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline12

What owners report

2011-03-18, Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 DUCATI MONSTER S2R GAS TANK IS EXPANDING AND FLEXING. EVENTUAL FAILURE WOULD LEAD TO FUEL LEAKING ONTO HOT ENGINE AND EXHAUST PARTS. *TR
2011-02-28, Fuel System, Gasoline
MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING, AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I HAVE TO WEDGE IT AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT ON THE FRAME. I HAVE NOT SIGNIFICANTLY MODIFIED MY MOTORCYCLE EXCEPT FOR AN AFTERMARKET EXHAUST AND SOME COSMETIC CHANGES. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. I TOOK THE BIKE TO THE DEALER (HATTAR MOTORSPORTS) WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY).
2011-01-13, Fuel System, Gasoline
PLASTIC FUEL TANK SWELLING. *TR
2010-12-05, Fuel System, Gasoline
I OWN A 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S2R-1000 (PURCHASED NEW 11/2006), AND IT HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK THAT HAS BECOME DISTORTED FROM ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE. MY FUEL TANK HAS BECOME DISTORTED ON THE LEFT/ RIGHT SIDES OF THE TANK IN THE AREA WHERE MY KNEES TOUCH THE TANK. THERE IS SOME TYPE OF DEMFORMATION AROUND THE GAS CAP, WHICH IS CAUSING THE PAINT TO CRACK. THE RUBBER PUCKS, WHICH ARE ON THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK, SUPPORT THE TANK ON THE FRAME. THE PUCKS NO LONGER SIT CORRECTLY ON THE FRAME, AND THE TANK DOES NOT SIT SECURELY ON THE FRAME. *TR
2010-09-25, Fuel System, Gasoline
I HAVE A 2006 DUCATI MONSTER S2R1000 WITH APPROXIMATELY 2500 MILES ON IT. MY MOTORCYCLE HAS A PLASTIC GAS TANK WHICH HAS BEGUN TO EXPAND. THE OUTSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE TANK HAVE INCREASED AND IT NOW DOES NOT SIT CORRECTLY IN THE FRAME, THE HANDLEBARS HIT IT ON TURNING, AND IT PRESSES AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH. PREVIOUSLY IT OPENED AND CLOSED WITHOUT PROBLEMS, NOW I HAVE TO WEDGE IT AGAINST THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CLOSE IT. THE RUBBER MOUNTS NO LONGER SIT ON THE FRAME. I HAVE MADE NO MODIFICATIONS TO THE FUEL TANK OR FUEL PUMP. THE BIKE IS COMPLETELY STOCK. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO

2006 Ducati Monster S4 R questions

Does the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R?

Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (12).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Ducati Monster S4 R has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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