Model year record

1998 Ducati ST2 recalls & problems

The 1998 Ducati ST2 has 2 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Power trainJun 1, 1999

Driveline › Driveshaft

Recall 99V137000800 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT SPROCKET STOP PLATE ON THE GEARBOX TRANSMISSION SHAFT CAN COME OFF DAMAGING THE CHAIN.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SPROCKET STOP PLATE.

Fuel system, gasolineMar 11, 1999

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 99V048000793 vehicles

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES INSIDE THE FUEL TANK CAN LEAK.
Risk: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FUEL LINE.

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	Typical mileage*
Fuel system, gasolineDelivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	—
Power trainClutch assembly	1	—
Electrical systemAlternator/generator/regulator	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
I PURCHASED A 1998 DUCATI ST2 IN MAY 2008 WITH 3946 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I CHECKED YOUR SITE AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM HOSES(99V048000). THE ORIGINAL OWNER DID NOT HAVE ANY RECALL WORK PERFORMED. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY LOCAL DUCATI DEALER TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE. THEIR BACKLOG WAS 6 WEEKS. THE BIKE NEEDED A NEW CLUTCH SO I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL MECHANIC. WHILE WORKING ON THE BIKE HE NOTICED IT HAD DRIVABLE ISSUES. HE FOUND THE HOSES INSIDE THE TANK AND THOSE CONNECTING TO THE FUEL PUMP HAD LITERALLY DISINTEGRATED. PIECES OF THE DELAMINATED HOSE FOUND THEIR WAY INTO THE FUEL PUMP. HAD I BEEN DRIVING THE BIKE, THIS COULD HAVE LED TO THE FIRE DUE TO…
Jul 3, 2008 · 3,942 miles
Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
ALTERNATOR (STATOR) FAILED 3X IN 2000 MILES OF VEHICLE OPERATION - CAUSES BATTERY TO DISCHARGE AND ENGINE TO STOP ABRUPTLY - REPAIRED BY DEALER EACH TIME, OTHER ASSOCIATED PARTS REPLACED ALSO STILL THE DEFECT REMAINS. CERTAINLY SEEMS TO BE DESIGN DEFECT!
Nov 15, 2001
Power train › Clutch assembly
MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE CLUTCH. ON ONE OCCASION DEALER REPLACED THE CLUTCH, WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE. AT ANOTHER INCIDENT A BOLT BROKE INSIDE THE CUTCH AREA. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE EXPERIENCING A SLIPPAGE, AND DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT CLUTCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. *AK *ML
Mar 15, 2000

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.