1998 Ducati 996 problems, complaints & recalls
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 (15)
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 2022-09-23 · SRV-SRB-22-038 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
overview of rear brake system updates. applicability: all models. this service repair bulletin provides dealers and service managers a provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2022-08-05 · SRV-TSB-22-010 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
cr235 – checking proper configuration of options installed on the motorcycle. applicability: all models (usa & mex country versions only) . this technical service bulletin informs dealers and service managers of required bbs electronic configuration for the subject units. the bulletin also provid
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2022-07-18 · SRV-SRB-22-031 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
overview of rear brake system updates. applicability: all us models. this service bulletin provides a summary of the updates available for motorcycles that have customer concerns about a slight elongation, over time and use, of rear brake pedal stroke. this service bulletin replaces and cancels the
Service Brakes 2022-05-02 · SRV-SRB-22-020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service operation manual update 2022. applicability: all models, all model years. this service bulletin informs dealers and service manages of service and operations updates to the operations manual.
Electrical System 2022-03-14 · SRV-ESB-22-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
rules for battery replacement under warranty. applicability: all models, all years. this electronic service bulletin replaces and cancels srv-esb-19-001, published january 17, 2019. it provides dealers and service managers the correct replacement procedures for 12-volt battery installed on all duc
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2022-03-02 · TTB-22-001_R 01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tips & tricks v 01 - applicability: all models. pg 13 : possible damage to water pump gear oil seal. diavel 1260 (all model versions). pg. 15: indication for replacement of brake hoses under warranty. multistrada v4 pp, pg. 41, possible presence of error u1900-optional configuration not carried out.
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What owners report
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