The 2003 Ducati Mts 1000 has 2 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints1filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
NHTSA recall 11V020000 · Jan 24, 2011 · 3,911 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)
Problem: DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 MULTISTRADA 620, MODEL YEAR 2003-2006, MULTISTRADA 1000, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2009, MULTISTRADA 1100 MOTORCYCLES. FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE FUEL TANK PUMP FLANGE SEAL.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING WITH AN UPDATED PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 800-231-6696.
Engine and engine cooling
NHTSA recall 05V085000 · Mar 9, 2005 · 475 vehicles
Problem: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL.
Risk: THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 408-253-0499.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasoline
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Apr 17, 2012 · 5,061 milesFuel system, gasoline PLASTIC FUEL TANK EXPANDED AND ALSO HAS SLIGHT LEAKAGE ONTO REAR WHEEL DUE TO DEFORMATION PREVENTING SEAL. TANK NOW TOO LONG TO FIT BACK ONTO MOTORCYCLE (EXPANDED ABOUT 3/4"). MOUNTING SYSTEM NO LONGER OPERABLE WITH THIS OVERSIZED TANK. *JS
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.