A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2009peak 2Jun 2012
NHTSA investigations into the 2007 Ducati Monster 696
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
PE10045Opened 4 Nov 2010Closed 28 Feb 2011FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Fuel leak at pump/tank interface
After opening this PE, we met with subject owners, dealers, and Ducati North America personnel.We learned that the subject leakage is limited to the Multistrada line alone and is unrelated to composite fuel tank deformation.Rather it stems from the inability of the original sealing O-ring to conform to the tank's relatively rough sealing surface.Recall 11V-020 provides a new X section O-ring to address the Multistrada issue and with that recall, this PE is closed for the Multistrada.Meanwhile, unlike the Multistrada, the Monster line fails to exhibit a current safety defect trend and, on that...
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Garden Grove, CA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
THE GAS TANK ON THIS MOTORCYCLE IS PLASTIC AND HAS SWOLLEN TO THE POINT THAT IT WILL NOT SECURELY LATCH TO THE FRAME. IT HAS SWOLLEN AGAINST THE LATCH THAT CONNECTS IT AND INTO THE IGNITION SYSTEM. IF YOU RIDE THIS BIKE, YOU ARE RIDING IT WITHOUT THE TANK CONNECTED TO THE BIKE.
NHTSA complaint #10461315 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesArlington, VA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
I HAVE A WARPED/EXPANDING GAS TANK ON A 2007 DUCATI MONSTER 695 MOTORCYCLE.
NHTSA complaint #10407129 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 9,000 milesRichmond, TX
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ETHANOL REACTS WITH THE PLASTIC TANK CAUSING IT TO EXPAND RESULTING IN POSSIBLE GAS LEAKING. WARPING OF THE TANK AND EXPANSION SIGNS ARE VISIBLE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10382686 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,500 milesPittsburgh, PA
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2007 DUCATI MONSTER 695 FUEL TANK IS EXPANDING AND WARPING. TANK IS A PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION AND SHOWS SIGNS OF CHANGES IN SIZE.
NHTSA complaint #10355892 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,300 milesMiami, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE PLASTIC GAS TANK ON MY 2007 DUCATI MONSTER 695 IS EXPANDING, THE RUBBER MOUNTS THAT HOLD IT TO THE FRAME HAVE NOW COMPLETELY OVERLAPPED THE FRAME ON ONE SIDE, AND IT IS EXPANDING OVER THE IGNITION SWITCH AND PUTTING CONSIDERABLE PRESSURE ON IT. I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH MORE IT WILL EXPAND BEFORE IT CRACKS SOMEWHERE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED, IT IS COMPLETELY STOCK FROM THE FACTORY.
NHTSA complaint #10354561 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesBaltimore, MD
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE NYLON FUEL TANK ON MY DUCATI MONSTER IS EXPANDING DUE TO USE OF ETHANOL FUEL BLENDS AT MOST MAJOR GAS STATIONS. IT IS BEGINNING TO LEAK AROUND THE TOP AND SWELL ON THE SIDES.
NHTSA complaint #10349184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,500 milesAgoura, CA
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 AM CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING.
NHTSA complaint #10342945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 7,400 milesPitman, NJ
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 WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY). I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING.
NHTSA complaint #10341710 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesSAN Diego, CA
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 AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. I HAVE HAD THE TANK INSPECTED BY A DUCATI DEALERSHIP WHO HAS CONTACTED DUCATI NA AND HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED A RESPONSE.
NHTSA complaint #10294596 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 3,500 milesBeverly Hills, CA
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 WHO SUBMITTED A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY) AND THEY REFUSED TO REPLACE THE TANK. I WAS NOT GIVEN A REASON. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. THE TANK'S SWELLING HAS MADE IT SO THE HANDLEBARS DO NOT TURN CORRECTLY. THIS IS NOT IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. A GAS TANK SHOULD NOT CHANGE SHAPE UNDER NORMAL USE AND I HAVE NOT MODIFIED THE BIKE IN A MANNER WHICH WOULD CAUSE EXPANSION.
NHTSA complaint #10284817 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,200 milesWindsor, CT
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 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. 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 CONTACTED THE DEALER WHO WILL SUBMIT A CLAIM TO DUCATI NORTH AMERICA (THE IMPORTER/FACTORY) AND THEY WILL REPLACE THE TANK WITH ANOTHER PLASTIC ONE. WHICH I FEAR IT WILL DEFORM AS WELL. I AM VERY CONCERNED AS TO THE SAFETY OF THIS MOTORCYCLE NOW. IF THE TANK SWELLS ENOUGH, IT WILL SPLIT OPEN AND I AM CONCERNED THIS WILL HAPPEN WHILE I AM RIDING. BTW, THIS IS A DUCATI MONSTER 695, THE FORM ONLY SHOWED A 696.
NHTSA complaint #10283142 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.