Vehicle recall 04V340000 · July 8, 2004
Ducati 749, 749S and 4 more models
Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
- Consequence
- Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V340000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 8, 2004
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Owner notification
- December 5, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 749 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Ducati 749S (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Ducati 999 (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Ducati 999R (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Ducati 999R Fila (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
- Ducati 999S (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
Has your Ducati been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Ducati dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.