Vehicle recall 09V170000 · May 20, 2009
Ducati 1098R, 1198 and 4 more models
These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ducati is recalling 1,549 my 2009 1198, 1198 s, 1098 r, 848 and my 2010 F1098 streetfighter and streetfighter s motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the fuel injector connection. The plastic fitting between fuel injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential hazard to the rider and possible damage to the motorcycle.
- Consequence
- Any damage to the fuel line may lead to an increased risk of fire or an unexpected loss of engine performance, the thereby increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the affected injector components free of charge. The safety recall began on June 3, 2009. To locate your nearest authorized ducati dealer, you may go to www.ducatiusa.com and select the "dealer locator" or you may call toll free at 1-800-231-6696.
- Notes
- Ducati recall no. Rcl-09-003.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V170000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 20, 2009
- Filed by
- DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- RCL-09-003
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,549
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ducati 1098R (2009): 2009
- Ducati 1198 (2009): 2009
- Ducati 1198S (2009): 2009
- Ducati 848 (2009): 2009
- Ducati F1098 Streetfighter (2010): 2010
- Ducati F1098 Streetfighter S (2010): 2010
Has your Ducati been repaired?
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