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2003 Ducati 749S: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Ducati 749S. The newest campaign is 04V585000. NHTSA received the report on 8 Dec 2004. The NHTSA record gives the component Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 04V585000, in the NHTSA record

Dealers will install a retaining clip on the front brake hose. The recall is expected to begin during december 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.
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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns, newest first. 2,793 units in total.

  1. 04V585000Received . 993 units.

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose can become trapped between the lower steering flange and the steering lock peg when the vehicle is cornering.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    This condition could cause a loss of front brake fluid pressure and damage to the brake hose, which could rupture causing front brake failure. This could result in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will install a retaining clip on the front brake hose. The recall is expected to begin during december 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 1-408-253-0499.

    Report filed by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA.

  2. 04V340000Received . 1,800 units.

    Engine and Engine Cooling

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. The recall began on december 5, 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 408-343-4411.

    Report filed by DUCATI NORTH AMERICA. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

Investigations

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20032
  2. 20041

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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Cite this page

Recall Register. 2003 Ducati 749S: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/ducati/749s/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
29 Mar 2018
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 Ducati 749S?
2,793 units in 2 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the Ducati 749S have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the Ducati 749S, model years 2003 to 2004. 2 of them name the 2003 model year.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 Ducati 749S open?
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.