1996 Ducati 916 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Equipment 2014-04-01 · campaign 14E012000 · 2,827 vehicles
Defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Risk: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Fix: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2020-04-17 · SRV-SRB-20-014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
guided diagnosis for front brake system bleeding - applicability: all vehicle models, all years. this service bulletin provides guidance for front brake system bleeding. it includes a "guided diagnosis" attachment, which outlines the sequence of operations to be followed depending on the type of br
Equipment 2019-12-31 · SRV-SRB-19-045 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
scheduled maintenance check list update - applicability: all models. this service bulletin provides dealers and service managers with scheduled maintenance updates specific to each of ducati's models. this includes updated mileage and time interval maintenance schedules. the actual checklists refe
Power Train 2019-12-31 · SRV-SRB-19-046 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
final drive chain maintenance precautions - applicability: all models and model years (except xdiavel). the purpose of this service bulletin is to further inform dealers and service managers of proper maintenance to ensure optimal performance and service life of the final drive chain installed on t
Equipment 2019-10-08 · SRV-SRV-19-035 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tiltwatch indicator for engine shipments - applicability: all models, all years. this service repair bulletin informs dealers and service managers about the "tiltwatch" indicator being implemented on engine packages. it also provides instruction on how to proceed, should an engine shipment be rece
Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector 2009-05-05 · SVC-09-009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed. *pe
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.