The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·11V020000·Announced 2011-01-24

Ducati Recalls Motorcycles Due to Fuel Tank Seal Leak Risk

Ducati is recalling specific Multistrada motorcycles because a fuel tank seal may leak, creating a fire hazard if exposed to an ignition source.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Ducati North America is recalling certain model year 2003-2009 Multistrada motorcycles, including the MTS 1000, MTS 620, Multistrada 1000 S, and MTS 1100 models. The recall involves 3,911 vehicles in the United States.

The defect involves the fuel tank pump flange seal, which may allow fuel to leak. If fuel leaks in the presence of an ignition source, it could result in a fire. The source text does not report any accidents, injuries, or deaths associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring with an updated part free of charge. Owners may contact Ducati at 800-231-6696 for more information. The manufacturer has not yet provided a specific owner notification schedule.

The recalled product

Product
DUCATI MTS 1100, MTS 1000, MTS 620, MTS1100
Brand
DUCATI
Manufacturer
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,911

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (5)

  • MTS 1100
  • MTS 1000
  • MTS 620
  • MTS1100
  • MULTISTRADA 1000 S 2005

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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